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infrastructure

[/ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/]
nounfemininepl: infrastructures
infraestrutura
1. The basic physical systems and facilities needed for a country or region to function, such as roads, bridges, railways, ports, and utilities
The country invested billions in infrastructure development.
O país investiu bilhões no desenvolvimento da infraestrutura.
2. The underlying foundation or basic framework of an organization or system
A strong IT infrastructure is essential for modern businesses.
Uma infraestrutura de TI robusta é essencial para empresas modernas.
3. The permanent installations and facilities on which the continuance and growth of a community depends
Schools and hospitals are part of essential infrastructure.
Escolas e hospitais fazem parte da infraestrutura essencial.
Synonyms
frameworkfoundationbasic systemsfacilities
Antonyms
superstructure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
infraestrutura
Standard and widely used term
São Paulo
infraestrutura
Common in business and urban planning contexts
Rio de Janeiro
infraestrutura
Used in municipal development discussions
Portugal
infraestrutura
Standard European Portuguese usage, sometimes written as 'infra-estrutura' in older texts

Related Idioms & Phrases

infrastructure investment
critical infrastructure
infrastructure development
infrastructure spending
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