nounpl: passersby (already plural form of passerby)
transeuntes
1. people who pass by a place, especially on foot; pedestrians or travelers moving through an area
The street performer entertained the passersby with his magic tricks.
O artista de rua entretinha os transeuntes com seus truques de mágica.
2. people who happen to be in a place by chance, not residents or regular visitors
Several passersby stopped to help the accident victim.
Vários transeuntes pararam para ajudar a vítima do acidente.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'passersby' is commonly used in urban studies, journalism, and street culture discussions. In Brazil, 'transeuntes' is the formal term used in traffic laws and urban planning. The concept is particularly relevant in bustling city centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where street life and pedestrian culture are significant aspects of daily life.
NYC Slang
randoms on the street
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