modern part
[/ˈmɒdən pɑːrt/]
noun phrasepl: modern parts
parte moderna
1. The contemporary or recently built section of a city, building, or structure, as opposed to older or historical areas
The modern part of the city features tall skyscrapers and contemporary architecture.
A parte moderna da cidade apresenta arranha-céus altos e arquitetura contemporânea.
2. The newer components or sections of an object, system, or development
The museum's modern part showcases 20th and 21st-century art.
A parte moderna do museu exibe arte dos séculos XX e XXI.
3. The segment of something that incorporates current design, technology, or methods
They renovated the old building and added a modern part with updated facilities.
Eles renovaram o prédio antigo e adicionaram uma parte moderna com instalações atualizadas.
This term is frequently used in both Brazil and the USA when discussing urban development and city planning. In Brazil, it often refers to newly developed areas like Barra da Tijuca in Rio or the expanded business districts in São Paulo. The phrase emphasizes the distinction between preserved historical areas and contemporary development.
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