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paved area

[/peɪvd ˈɛriə/]
nounpl: paved areas
área pavimentada
1. A surface that has been covered with asphalt, concrete, stone, or other hard material for walking or driving
The paved area in front of the building provides space for parking.
A área pavimentada em frente ao edifício oferece espaço para estacionamento.
2. An outdoor space with a hard surface, such as a patio or courtyard
We sat in the paved area of the café enjoying our coffee.
Nós nos sentamos na área pavimentada do café apreciando nosso café.
NYC Slang
concrete jungle section; blacktop
Synonyms
pavementpaved surfacehard surfaceconcrete areaasphalt areaplazacourtyard
Antonyms
unpaved areagrass areadirt areanatural surface

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área pavimentada
Most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
área calçada
Alternative term sometimes used in São Paulo
Portugal
zona pavimentada
Common in European Portuguese
General
passeio
When referring specifically to sidewalks or pedestrian areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

pound the pavement
on the pavement
concrete jungle
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