makeshift accommodations
[/ˈmeɪkʃɪft əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/]
noun phrase
acomodações improvisadas
1. Temporary lodging or housing arrangements that are created quickly using available materials or resources, often lacking comfort or permanence
After the hurricane, many families had to settle for makeshift accommodations in community centers.
Após o furacão, muitas famílias tiveram que se contentar com acomodações improvisadas em centros comunitários.
2. Emergency or provisional shelters constructed from whatever materials are at hand
The refugees lived in makeshift accommodations built from tarps and wooden frames.
Os refugiados viviam em acomodações improvisadas construídas com lonas e armações de madeira.
This phrase is commonly used in discussions about disaster relief, refugee situations, and emergency housing in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, it often appears in news coverage of favela relocations or post-disaster housing. In the USA, it's frequently associated with homelessness advocacy, disaster recovery, and immigration discussions.
NYC Slang
crash pad, temporary crib, emergency digs
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