provisional residence
[prə-ˈvi-zhə-nəl ˈre-zi-dens]
nounpl: provisional residences
residência provisória
1. a temporary dwelling place or accommodation intended for short-term or interim occupancy
While waiting for their permanent home to be completed, the family lived in a provisional residence.
Enquanto aguardavam a conclusão de sua casa permanente, a família vivia em uma residência provisória.
2. in legal/immigration contexts, a temporary authorized place of residence granted to a person pending final status determination
The refugee was granted provisional residence while her asylum claim was being processed.
A refugiada recebeu residência provisória enquanto seu pedido de asilo estava sendo processado.
3. temporary housing or lodging used during transition periods or renovations
They rented a provisional residence during the renovation of their apartment.
Alugaram uma residência provisória durante a reforma de seu apartamento.
In Brazil, 'residência provisória' is commonly used in legal and immigration contexts, particularly regarding asylum seekers and refugees. The term is also frequently encountered in real estate during property renovations or while waiting for permanent housing. In Portugal, the term appears in both legal and administrative documentation related to residency permits and temporary housing arrangements.
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