1. Locations or areas characterized by intense activity, confusion, and busy atmospheres
The airport and train station are hectic places during rush hour.
O aeroporto e a estação de trem são lugares frenéticos durante a hora de pico.
2. Environments filled with noise, crowds, and rapid movement
Shopping malls are hectic places on weekends.
Os shoppings são lugares frenéticos nos finais de semana.