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placid street

[/ˈplæsɪd strit/]
noun phrasepl: placid streets / ruas plácidas
rua plácida
1. A calm, peaceful, and tranquil street with little traffic or disturbance
The old neighborhood was known for its placid streets lined with ancient trees.
O bairro antigo era conhecido por suas ruas plácidas alinhadas com árvores antigas.
2. A street characterized by serenity and lack of commotion or noise
After the busy downtown area, we found ourselves on a placid street.
Depois da área movimentada do centro, nos encontramos em uma rua plácida.
Synonyms
quiet streetpeaceful streetserene streettranquil streetcalm street
Antonyms
busy streetnoisy streethectic streetchaotic streetturbulent street

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua plácida
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua tranquila
More commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
rua calma
Alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
rua plácida
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a far cry from the madding crowd
a breath of fresh air
peace and quiet
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