lixão
1. A place where garbage, waste, or refuse is deposited or discarded, typically an open area used for disposal of solid waste
The old dumpsite near the river contaminated the groundwater.
O lixão antigo perto do rio contaminava as águas subterrâneas.
2. An authorized or unauthorized location for waste accumulation, often associated with environmental concerns
The city closed the illegal dumpsite and established a proper landfill.
A cidade fechou o lixão ilegal e estabeleceu um aterro sanitário adequado.
In Brazil, 'lixão' refers specifically to uncontrolled waste sites common in developing areas, often associated with social and environmental problems. The term carries negative connotations related to public health and urban planning challenges. The distinction between 'lixão' (illegal/uncontrolled) and 'aterro sanitário' (regulated landfill) is important in Brazilian environmental discourse.
NYC Slang
the dump, garbage heap
Related Idioms & Phrases
turn into a dumpsite (transformar em lixão) - to make a place very messy or neglected
looks like a dumpsite (parece um lixão) - describing something as extremely disorganized or dirty
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