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housing
[/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/]
noun
feminine
pl: housings
habitação
1.
buildings or shelters collectively; residences
The city needs more affordable housing for low-income families.
A cidade precisa de mais habitações acessíveis para famílias de baixa renda.
2.
the act or process of providing with a place to live
The government is investing in housing development.
O governo está investindo no desenvolvimento habitacional.
3.
a protective covering or casing for a machine or device
The motor housing is made of aluminum.
O alojamento do motor é feito de alumínio.
Synonyms
accommodation
lodging
dwelling
residence
shelter
Antonyms
homelessness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
habitação
most common formal term
General Brazilian
moradia
common alternative, slightly less formal
São Paulo
imóvel
often used in real estate context
Portugal
alojamento
more common in Portuguese European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
housing crisis
housing market
public housing
housing shortage
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