passersby

[/ˌpæsərˈbaɪ/]
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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pedestrianswalkerstravelerspeople on the streetfoot traffic
Antonyms / Antônimos
residentslocalsinhabitantsstationary people

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
transeuntes
Most common and formal term used in Brazil
General Brazilian Portuguese (informal)
pessoas na rua
Casual way of referring to people on the street
São Paulo
transeuntes
Standard usage in urban contexts
Portugal
transeuntes
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Words

passerbypedestriancommuterbystanderstreet

Related Idioms & Phrases

stop a passerby
ask a passerby for directions
crowds of passersby
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