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modular building

[ˈmɒdjʊlə ˈbɪldɪŋ]
nounpl: modular buildings
construção modular
1. A building constructed from standardized, prefabricated sections or modules that can be assembled, rearranged, or transported independently
The company built a modular building that could be expanded or relocated as needed.
A empresa construiu uma construção modular que podia ser expandida ou realocada conforme necessário.
2. A structure designed with interchangeable components that allow flexibility in design, size, and functionality
Modular buildings are becoming popular in emergency housing situations due to their quick assembly.
Construções modulares estão se tornando populares em situações de habitação de emergência devido à sua montagem rápida.
Synonyms
prefabricated buildingprefab buildingmodular constructionmodular structure
Antonyms
traditional buildingsite-built buildingconventional building

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
construção modular
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
edifício modular
Commonly used in commercial and industrial contexts
Portugal
construção modular
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

off-site construction
plug-and-play building
build it fast, build it smart
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