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megápole

[mɛ.gá.po.lə]
nounfemininepl: megápoles
megacity
1. A very large metropolitan area or city with an exceptionally high population, typically exceeding 10 million inhabitants
São Paulo is considered one of the largest megacities in the world.
São Paulo é considerada uma das maiores megápoles do mundo.
2. An urban agglomeration characterized by extensive infrastructure, economic importance, and significant influence on regional and global scales
Tokyo is a megacity known for its advanced technology and dense population.
Tóquio é uma megápole conhecida por sua tecnologia avançada e população densa.
Synonyms
metrópolemegalópolegrande cidade
Antonyms
vilapequena cidadelocalidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
megápole
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
megápole
Frequently used when referring to São Paulo itself
Portugal
megacidade
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

problemas de megápole
caos de megápole
desenvolvimento de megápole
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