1. The central business and commercial districts of a city, typically characterized by tall buildings, shops, offices, and high foot traffic
Downtown areas are usually the most crowded parts of a city during business hours.
Os centros urbanos costumam ser as partes mais movimentadas da cidade durante o horário comercial.
2. Urban neighborhoods located in the central part of a metropolitan area
Many people prefer living in downtown areas for easy access to restaurants and entertainment.
Muitas pessoas preferem morar nos centros da cidade para ter acesso fácil a restaurantes e entretenimento.