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housing areas
[/ˈhaʊzɪŋ ˈɛriəz/]
noun
pl: housing areas
áreas residenciais
1.
Specific geographic regions or zones designated for residential construction and habitation
The city is developing new housing areas in the suburbs.
A cidade está desenvolvendo novas áreas residenciais nos subúrbios.
2.
Neighborhoods or districts primarily composed of residential buildings and housing units
These housing areas provide affordable accommodation for middle-income families.
Essas áreas residenciais oferecem moradia acessível para famílias de renda média.
NYC Slang
neighborhoods or hood
Synonyms
residential areas
neighborhoods
residential zones
housing developments
residential neighborhoods
Antonyms
commercial areas
industrial zones
business districts
downtown areas
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
áreas residenciais
Most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
bairros residenciais
Common alternative in urban contexts
São Paulo
condomínios
Often used to refer to gated housing developments
Portugal
zonas residenciais
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
residential development
housing project
planned community
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