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overcrowded places

[/ˌoʊvərˈkraʊdɪd ˈpleɪsɪz/]
noun phrase
lugares superlotados
1. Spaces or locations that have too many people in them, exceeding comfortable or safe capacity
Overcrowded places like subway stations during rush hour can be stressful.
Lugares superlotados como estações de metrô na hora do rush podem ser estressantes.
2. Areas with excessive occupancy that may pose health, safety, or comfort concerns
The mall was full of overcrowded places on Black Friday.
O shopping estava cheio de lugares superlotados na Black Friday.
NYC Slang
packed to the gills, sardine can
Synonyms
crowded placescongested areaspacked spacesheavily populated areasjam-packed locations
Antonyms
empty placesspacious areasuncrowded spacesquiet locationsdeserted places

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lugares superlotados
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
lugares abarrotados
Alternative colloquial expression commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
locais cheios demais
Alternative phrasing often used in São Paulo region
Portugal
lugares sobrelotados
Portuguese European equivalent with similar meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

packed like sardines
wall-to-wall people
shoulder to shoulder
standing room only
elbow to elbow
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