multi-story building
[ˈmʌlti ˈstɔːri ˈbɪldɪŋ]
nounpl: multi-story buildings
edifício de múltiplos andares
1. A building with more than one floor or level, typically having three or more stories
The downtown area is filled with multi-story buildings that provide office and residential space.
A área do centro é repleta de edifícios de múltiplos andares que fornecem espaço comercial e residencial.
2. A structure designed for vertical expansion with multiple levels stacked above ground
Modern cities require multi-story buildings to accommodate growing populations efficiently.
As cidades modernas exigem edifícios de múltiplos andares para acomodar populações crescentes de forma eficiente.
In Brazil, rapid urbanization has led to increased construction of multi-story buildings, particularly in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. These buildings are central to Brazilian urban identity and reflect the country's modernization. In the US and NYC specifically, multi-story buildings and skyscrapers are iconic features of urban landscapes, representing economic development and city prestige.
NYC Slang
tall building, high-rise, tower
Related Idioms & Phrases
reach for the sky (aspirations to build multi-story buildings)
concrete jungle (multi-story buildings in urban areas)
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