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main street

[/meɪn strit/]
nounpl: main streets
rua principal
1. The principal street of a town or city, typically the one with the most commercial activity and businesses
The shops on Main Street are always busy on weekends.
As lojas da rua principal estão sempre cheias nos fins de semana.
2. The commercial and social center of a town; the heart of a community
Main Street represents the backbone of small-town America.
A rua principal representa o coração da comunidade.
Synonyms
high streetdowntowncentral business districtcommercial district
Antonyms
side streetback streetresidential area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua principal
Most common translation used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua principal / avenida principal
Often refers to major commercial avenues
São Paulo
rua principal / centro comercial
May reference shopping areas and commercial centers
Portugal
rua principal / high street
English term 'high street' commonly used; Portuguese equivalent is rua principal

Related Idioms & Phrases

the voice of Main Street - representing ordinary people's opinions
Main Street values - traditional community values and concerns
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