multi-story

[/ˈmʌl.ti ˈstɔː.ri/]
adjective
de vários andares
1. having many floors or levels
The multi-story building dominates the city skyline.
O edifício de vários andares domina o horizonte da cidade.
2. describing a parking garage with multiple levels
We parked on the third level of the multi-story car park.
Estacionamos no terceiro andar do estacionamento de vários andares.
This term is prevalent in urban development discussions in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazil, 'de vários andares' is the standard translation, while in Portugal, 'multi-andares' or 'de vários pisos' is more commonly used. In the USA, particularly in real estate marketing, 'multi-story' emphasizes vertical development and density in metropolitan areas.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
high-risemulti-levelmulti-floortall building
Antonyms / Antônimos
single-storyone-storyground-level

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de vários andares; prédio multi-andares
commonly used in urban contexts
São Paulo
prédio de vários andares; edifício vertical
frequently used in metropolitan discussions
Portugal
multi-andares; prédio de vários pisos
British English influence; 'piso' preferred over 'andar'
United States
multi-story building; multi-level structure
common in real estate and urban planning terminology

Related Words

skyscraperapartment buildingparking garagetower

Related Idioms & Phrases

multi-story car park
multi-story building complex
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