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pedestrian street

[/pəˈdestriən strit/]
nounpl: pedestrian streets
rua de pedestres
1. A street or thoroughfare that is reserved exclusively or primarily for foot traffic, where vehicles are prohibited or severely restricted
The pedestrian street in the city center is filled with shops and cafes.
A rua de pedestres no centro da cidade está cheia de lojas e cafés.
2. An urban area designed for walking that typically features retail stores, restaurants, and recreational spaces
We enjoyed a pleasant walk down the pedestrian street on a Saturday afternoon.
Desfrutamos de um agradável passeio pela rua de pedestres numa tarde de sábado.
NYC Slang
pedestrian mall
Synonyms
pedestrian zonewalking streetcar-free streetmallpromenade
Antonyms
highwaythoroughfare for vehiclesmotorway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua de pedestres
most common term
Rio de Janeiro
calçadão
informal and very popular in Rio, refers to wide pedestrian areas
São Paulo
rua de pedestres / zona de pedestres
both terms used interchangeably
Portugal
rua pedonalizada
preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

car-free zone
pedestrian precinct
pedestrian-only area
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