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housing estate
[/ˈhaʊzɪŋ ɪˈsteɪt/]
noun
pl: housing estates
conjunto habitacional
1.
A large residential area consisting of multiple houses or apartments built as a planned community, typically for middle or working-class families
The new housing estate on the outskirts of the city provides affordable homes for young families.
O novo conjunto habitacional na periferia da cidade oferece casas acessíveis para famílias jovens.
2.
A planned development of residential buildings, often with shared amenities and infrastructure
The housing estate includes a playground, community center, and shopping facilities.
O conjunto habitacional inclui um parque infantil, centro comunitário e instalações comerciais.
NYC Slang
development or housing project (though with different connotations)
Synonyms
residential development
housing development
residential complex
suburb
Antonyms
rural area
countryside
isolated dwelling
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
conjunto habitacional
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
loteamento residencial
Also used to refer to subdivided residential areas
Rio de Janeiro
condomínio residencial
Often used when referring to gated or enclosed residential complexes
Portugal
bairro residencial
Common term in European Portuguese for residential neighborhoods
Related Idioms & Phrases
suburban sprawl
planned community
residential neighborhood
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