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modest property

[ˈmɒdɪst ˈprɒpərti]
nounpl: modest properties
propriedade modesta
1. A small or unpretentious real estate holding of limited value or size
They purchased a modest property in the countryside for their retirement.
Eles compraram uma propriedade modesta no interior para sua aposentadoria.
2. A house or land with simple, functional features without luxury or ostentation
The family was content with their modest property despite its modest appearance.
A família estava satisfeita com sua propriedade modesta apesar de sua aparência simples.
NYC Slang
a modest crib; a starter home
Synonyms
small propertyhumble dwellingsimple residenceunpretentious estate
Antonyms
luxurious propertygrand estatepalatial residenceprestigious property

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propriedade modesta
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
imóvel modesto
Common alternative using 'imóvel' instead of 'propriedade'
Rio de Janeiro
propriedade humilde
'Humilde' often preferred over 'modesta' in casual speech
Portugal
propriedade modesta
Standard Portuguese term, similar usage to Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

a roof over one's head
humble abode
modest means
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