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economical housing

[/ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl ˈhaʊzɪŋ/]
nounpl: economical housing (uncountable)
habitação econômica
1. Housing that is designed and built to be affordable and cost-effective, minimizing expenses for construction, maintenance, and utilities
The government launched a program to provide economical housing for low-income families.
O governo lançou um programa para fornecer habitação econômica para famílias de baixa renda.
2. Residential buildings constructed with budget-friendly materials and efficient designs to reduce overall costs
Economical housing projects often use sustainable materials to lower long-term expenses.
Os projetos de habitação econômica frequentemente usam materiais sustentáveis para reduzir despesas a longo prazo.
NYC Slang
affordable housing / Section 8 housing
Synonyms
affordable housinglow-cost housingbudget housingsocial housingmodest housing
Antonyms
luxury housinghigh-end housingpremium housing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habitação econômica
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
moradia popular
Emphasis on housing for common people
São Paulo
habitação de interesse social
Official term used in municipal housing policies
Portugal
habitação económica
Standard European Portuguese spelling and usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a roof over one's head
housing crisis
affordable housing shortage
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