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packed areas
[/pækt ˈɛəriəz/]
noun
áreas congestionadas
1.
Spaces or locations that are densely filled with people or things; crowded zones
Avoid packed areas during rush hour to prevent pickpocketing.
Evite áreas congestionadas durante a hora de pico para prevenir roubos.
2.
Urban or commercial zones with high concentrations of population or activity
The festival organized separate routes to manage traffic in packed areas.
O festival organizou rotas separadas para gerenciar o tráfego em áreas congestionadas.
NYC Slang
crowded spots; packed zones
Synonyms
crowded spaces
congested zones
densely populated areas
busy areas
jam-packed spaces
Antonyms
empty areas
sparse areas
uncrowded spaces
open spaces
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
áreas lotadas
Common in Rio and São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
áreas cheias
Informal colloquial usage
São Paulo
áreas aglomeradas
More formal urban planning context
Portugal
áreas apinhadas
Portuguese European preference
Related Idioms & Phrases
shoulder to shoulder
elbow to elbow
like sardines in a can
standing room only
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