nounmasculinepl: povoados
small town, settlement, hamlet
1. A small community or settlement, typically smaller than a city but larger than an isolated house or farm
The remote povoado was accessible only by foot or horseback.
O povoado remoto era acessível apenas a pé ou a cavalo.
2. A populated area; a place where people have established a community
This povoado has grown significantly over the past decade.
Este povoado cresceu significativamente na última década.
3. A village or small inhabited locality in rural areas
We stayed overnight in a small povoado in the interior of Bahia.
Ficamos uma noite em um pequeno povoado no interior da Bahia.
The term 'povoado' is deeply embedded in Brazilian culture, especially in discussions about rural development, interior regions, and the migration of people from small communities to large cities. It reflects the geographic and social diversity of Brazil, where many people still live in small settlements, particularly in the Northeast and Amazon regions. The concept carries connotations of simplicity, tight-knit community bonds, and traditional ways of life.
Related Idioms & Phrases
um povoado perdido (a remote, isolated town)
sair do povoado (to leave one's small hometown)
filho(a) de povoado (person from a small town)
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