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downtown areas

[/ˈdaʊn.taʊn ˈɛr.i.əz/]
nounpl: downtown areas
centros urbanos / áreas do centro da cidade
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.
Synonyms
city centerscentral business districtsurban coresinner citycity centers
Antonyms
suburbsoutskirtsperipheral areasresidential neighborhoods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
centros urbanos / área central
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
centro da cidade
Commonly used in carioca dialect
São Paulo
centro / região central
Often referred to simply as 'centro'
Portugal
centros urbanos / área central
Similar usage to Brazil, though 'zona central' also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

go downtown
heading downtown
in the heart of downtown
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