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harborfront

[ˈhɑːrbərfrʌnt]
nounpl: harborfronts
frente portuária
1. the waterfront area of a harbor or port, including the land adjacent to the water where ships dock and maritime activities occur
The harborfront has been revitalized with new restaurants and shops.
A frente portuária foi revitalizada com novos restaurantes e lojas.
2. a scenic waterfront area in a city built around a harbor, often developed for tourism and recreation
We took a walk along the harborfront to enjoy the views.
Demos uma volta pela frente portuária para apreciar as vistas.
NYC Slang
the waterfront (commonly used in NYC to refer to areas like the Hudson River waterfront or East River waterfront)
Synonyms
waterfrontharbor areaport areadocks
Antonyms
inlandinterior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frente portuária
standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
orla portuária
common alternative emphasizing the scenic waterfront promenade
São Paulo
frente portuária
standard usage in São Paulo
Portugal
frente de cais
Portuguese preference for 'cais' (quay) rather than 'porto'

Related Idioms & Phrases

down at the harborfront
harborfront development
harborfront promenade
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