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gathering places

[ˈɡæðərɪŋ ˈpleɪsɪz]
nounpl: gathering places
locais de encontro
1. Locations where people meet or assemble for social, cultural, or recreational purposes
Parks and cafes are popular gathering places in the city.
Parques e cafés são locais de encontro populares na cidade.
2. Community spaces designated for public meetings and social interaction
Town halls serve as important gathering places for civic discussions.
Os salões comunitários servem como locais de encontro importantes para discussões cívicas.
NYC Slang
hangouts
Synonyms
meeting placesassembly pointscongregating spotssocial hubscommunity centers
Antonyms
isolated placessecluded areasprivate spaces

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
locais de encontro
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pontos de encontro
equally used in Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
espaços de convivência
more formal, used in urban planning contexts
Portugal
locais de convívio
preferred in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet and greet spots
central hubs
social melting pots
places where the action is
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