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plaza
[/ˈplæzə/]
noun
feminine
pl: plazas
praça
1.
A public square or open area in a town or city, typically surrounded by buildings
The plaza was filled with people enjoying the outdoor market.
A praça estava cheia de pessoas desfrutando do mercado ao ar livre.
2.
A shopping center or mall
We met at the plaza to do some shopping.
Nos encontramos na praça para fazer compras.
3.
A toll booth or toll plaza on a highway
We stopped at the toll plaza to pay our fees.
Paramos na praça de pedágio para pagar as taxas.
Synonyms
square
courtyard
public square
marketplace
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
praça
Standard term for public square
Rio de Janeiro
praça
Same as general usage
São Paulo
praça
Also used for shopping centers in modern context
Portugal
praça
Standard Portuguese term, less commonly used for shopping centers
Related Idioms & Phrases
meeting at the plaza
plaza incident
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