numbered seat

[ˈnʌmbərd siːt]
nounpl: numbered seats
assento numerado
1. A seat in a theater, cinema, stadium, or other venue that has been assigned a specific number for identification and reservation purposes
You can choose your numbered seat when you purchase your ticket online.
Você pode escolher seu assento numerado ao comprar sua passagem online.
2. A designated chair or spot with a corresponding number to ensure organized seating arrangements and prevent disputes over seat ownership
The concert hall provides numbered seats to ensure every attendee has a reserved spot.
A sala de concertos oferece assentos numerados para garantir que cada espectador tenha um lugar reservado.
In Brazil, numbered seating is standard in cinemas, theaters, and concert halls, reflecting a more formal approach to entertainment venue organization. Americans typically use this term when discussing assigned seating at events, particularly in upscale venues or professional sporting events. The practice is less common in informal, general admission venues.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assigned seatreserved seatticketed seat
Antonyms / Antônimos
general admissionstanding roomunreserved seating

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assento numerado
Standard term used throughout Brazil for assigned seats in venues
Rio de Janeiro
assento numerado / cadeira numerada
Both terms are commonly used interchangeably
São Paulo
assento numerado / lugar numerado
'Lugar numerado' is also frequently used in São Paulo
Portugal
lugar numerado / cadeira numerada
Portuguese European variant; 'lugar' is more commonly used than 'assento'

Related Words

seat assignmentseating charttheater seatingreserved ticketseat number

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold your numbered seat
claim your numbered seat
find your numbered seat
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