notable places

[ˈnoʊtəbəl pleɪsɪz]
noun phrasepl: notable places
lugares notáveis
1. Significant, remarkable, or distinguished locations that are worthy of attention or recognition due to their historical, cultural, architectural, or social importance
The notable places in Rome include the Colosseum and the Vatican.
Os lugares notáveis em Roma incluem o Coliseu e o Vaticano.
2. Landmarks or sites that are well-known or celebrated in a particular region or community
The tour guide showed us all the notable places in the historic district.
O guia turístico nos mostrou todos os lugares notáveis do bairro histórico.
In Brazil, 'lugares notáveis' is commonly used in tourism, education, and cultural contexts. The phrase emphasizes historical, cultural, and architectural significance. In the United States, 'notable places' is frequently used in travel guides, educational materials, and civic discussions about community heritage and preservation.
NYC Slang
iconic spots
Synonyms / Sinônimos
landmarkshistoric sitespoints of interestsignificant locationsfamous placesattractions
Antonyms / Antônimos
obscure placesunremarkable locationsinsignificant sites

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
lugares notáveis
Standard translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pontos de interesse
Often used in tourism context; emphasizes tourist attractions
São Paulo
locais importantes
More formal business and cultural contexts
Portugal
locais de interesse
Portuguese variant; slightly different word order and terminology

Related Words

heritage sitesmonumentstourist attractionscultural landmarkshistorical significancegeographical features

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a place on the map
a sight to see
hotspot
must-see destination
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