mercadão

[mer-ka-ˈdɐ̃w̃]

nounmasculinepl: mercadões

large market, big marketplace

1. A large, often bustling public market or marketplace, typically with multiple vendors and stalls

The mercadão in downtown São Paulo is crowded every weekend.

O mercadão no centro de São Paulo fica cheio nos fins de semana.

2. Informally, any large commercial establishment or supermarket with diverse offerings

We went to the mercadão to buy fresh vegetables and fruits.

Fomos ao mercadão para comprar frutas e legumes frescos.

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General Brazilian

mercadão

Standard term for large, open-air or indoor public markets

São Paulo

mercadão

Commonly used; famous markets like Mercadão de São Paulo are iconic landmarks

Rio de Janeiro

mercadão

Common usage for large traditional markets

Portugal

mercado grande / feira

Less commonly used; Portuguese prefer 'mercado' or 'feira'

ir ao mercadão

fazer compras no mercadão

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