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open-air market

[/ˈoʊpən ɛr ˈmɑrkɪt/]
nounpl: open-air markets
mercado ao ar livre
1. An outdoor marketplace where vendors sell goods from stalls or stands, typically with no roof or covering
The open-air market was bustling with shoppers on Saturday morning.
O mercado ao ar livre estava cheio de compradores no sábado de manhã.
2. A public space or plaza where trading of goods occurs in the open
She bought fresh vegetables at the local open-air market.
Ela comprou legumes frescos no mercado ao ar livre local.
NYC Slang
street market
Synonyms
outdoor marketstreet marketfarmers marketpublic market
Antonyms
covered marketindoor marketshopping mall

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mercado ao ar livre
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
feira ao ar livre
Common alternative; 'feira' is frequently used for outdoor markets
São Paulo
mercado de rua / feira livre
Both terms are used interchangeably in São Paulo
Portugal
mercado ao ar livre / mercado de rua
Standard usage; 'mercado de rua' emphasizes street markets

Related Idioms & Phrases

shop at the market
go to market
bring to market
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