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level street

[ˈlevəl strit]
nounpl: level streets
rua plana
1. A street or road that has an even, flat surface without significant slopes or inclines
The level street made it easy for pedestrians to walk.
A rua plana facilitava o caminhar dos pedestres.
2. A street where the grade or elevation remains relatively constant throughout its length
Unlike the steep hills downtown, this level street is accessible for wheelchairs.
Diferentemente das colinas íngremes do centro, esta rua plana é acessível para cadeiras de rodas.
Synonyms
flat streeteven streetstraight street
Antonyms
steep streethilly streetinclined streetsloped street

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua plana
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
rua plana
Standard term used in European Portuguese
São Paulo
rua reta e plana
Sometimes emphasizing both straightness and flatness

Related Idioms & Phrases

on level ground
even playing field
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