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intersection

[/ˌɪn.tərˈsek.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: intersections / interseções
interseção
1. A point or line where two or more things cross or meet
The accident occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Fifth Avenue.
O acidente ocorreu na interseção da Rua Principal com a Quinta Avenida.
2. In mathematics, the set of elements common to two or more sets
The intersection of set A and set B contains only the number 5.
A interseção do conjunto A e do conjunto B contém apenas o número 5.
3. A place where roads, streets, or paths cross
Wait at the intersection before crossing the street.
Espere na interseção antes de atravessar a rua.
Synonyms
crossingcrossroadsjunctionmeeting point
Antonyms
separationdivergence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interseção
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cruzamento
Common colloquial alternative
São Paulo
cruzamento
Frequently used in urban context
Portugal
interseção
Standard formal term; 'cruzamento' also used colloquially

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the intersection of - na interseção de (used to describe where concepts or ideas meet)
crossroads intersection - encruzilhada
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