general seating

[/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈsiːtɪŋ/]
noun
assentos gerais
1. Seating areas in a venue (theater, stadium, concert hall) that are not reserved or premium, typically the most affordable option
General seating tickets for the concert are available at a discounted price.
Os ingressos de assentos gerais para o show estão disponíveis a um preço reduzido.
2. Unreserved seating where attendees sit on a first-come, first-served basis
The festival offers general seating in the main lawn area.
O festival oferece assentos gerais na área principal do gramado.
In Brazil, general seating is commonly abbreviated as 'AG' (assentos gerais) on ticket stubs and websites. It represents the most accessible and affordable option for events, making it popular for large concerts and festivals. In the US, 'general admission' or 'GA' is the preferred term, often used interchangeably.
NYC Slang
general admission or GA
Synonyms / Sinônimos
regular seatingstandard seatingunreserved seatinggeneral admission seating
Antonyms / Antônimos
reserved seatingVIP seatingpremium seatingfront row seating

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assentos gerais
Most common translation used in Brazil for theater and venue seating
São Paulo
cadeiras gerais
Alternative used in São Paulo theaters and venues
Rio de Janeiro
assentos comuns
Sometimes used to distinguish from premium seating
Portugal
lugares gerais
Portuguese European preference for 'lugares' over 'assentos'

Related Words

ticketvenueadmissionseat allocationbox office

Related Idioms & Phrases

get a general seating ticket
general seating only
no reserved seating, general seating only
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