largos

[ˈlaɾ.ɡus]
noun/adjectivemasculinepl: N/A (already plural)
wide/broad spaces; large public squares
1. Plural of 'largo': open public squares or plazas in a city or town
The city has several beautiful largos where people gather to socialize.
A cidade tem vários largos bonitos onde as pessoas se reúnem para socializar.
2. Adjective form: wide, broad, or expansive (plural or applied to multiple objects)
The roads in this neighborhood are largos and tree-lined.
As ruas neste bairro são largas e arborizadas.
3. In music: a slow tempo marking (plural or multiple instances)
The composition includes several largos that showcase the orchestra's depth.
A composição inclui vários largos que mostram a profundidade da orquestra.
In Brazilian and Portuguese cities, 'largos' are important social and cultural landmarks. They serve as gathering places for community events, markets, and social interaction. Many famous Brazilian squares like 'Largo da Lapa' in Rio de Janeiro are iconic urban spaces.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
praçaspátiosespaços abertosamplos
Antonyms / Antônimos
estreitosapertadosreduzidos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
largos
Common term for public squares and open spaces
Rio de Janeiro
largos
Used frequently when referring to famous squares like Largo da Lapa
São Paulo
largos
Standard usage for urban spaces and plazas
Portugal
largos
Similar usage; commonly seen in street names and urban nomenclature

Related Words

largopraçaavenidaespaço público

Related Idioms & Phrases

ao largo
a largo prazo
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