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paved surface

[/peɪvd ˈsɜːrfɪs/]
nounpl: paved surfaces
superfície pavimentada
1. A hard, finished surface made of asphalt, concrete, stone, or other materials laid on the ground
The paved surface of the parking lot was cracked and needed repair.
A superfície pavimentada do estacionamento estava rachada e precisava de reparo.
2. Any outdoor area with a solid, smooth flooring material suitable for walking or driving
Children played on the paved surface in front of the building.
As crianças brincavam na superfície pavimentada em frente ao edifício.
NYC Slang
concrete jungle (colloquially for urban paved areas)
Synonyms
pavementasphaltconcrete surfacehard surfacetarmac
Antonyms
unpaved surfacedirt roadgrassgravel

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superfície pavimentada
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
calçada pavimentada
When referring specifically to sidewalks
Portugal
pavimento
More concise, commonly used term
Portugal
zona pavimentada
Alternative phrasing for a paved area

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the pavement
concrete jungle
rough around the edges (when referring to damaged paved surfaces)
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