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distrito

[dis-ˈtɾi-tu]
nounmasculinepl: distritos
district
1. An administrative division of a city, region, or country
The historic district of the city attracts many tourists.
O distrito histórico da cidade atrai muitos turistas.
2. A territorial area defined for administrative or governmental purposes
She was elected as representative of her district.
Ela foi eleita como representante do seu distrito.
3. A geographic area characterized by specific features or activities
The financial district is located downtown.
O distrito financeiro fica no centro da cidade.
Synonyms
regiãoáreazonadivisãosubdivisão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
distrito
Standard usage for administrative divisions
São Paulo
distrito
Commonly used; São Paulo city has 96 districts (subprefeituras)
Rio de Janeiro
distrito
Standard administrative term
Portugal
distrito
Portugal is divided into 18 districts; formal administrative designation

Related Idioms & Phrases

distrito federal
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