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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temporary residenceinterim housingtemporary accommodationtemporary dwellingtransitional housing
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent residencepermanent homefixed abode

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
residência provisória
standard term used in legal and administrative contexts
São Paulo
residência provisória / moradia provisória
both terms are commonly used in real estate and legal documentation
Rio de Janeiro
residência temporária
alternative phrasing sometimes preferred in colloquial usage
Portugal
residência provisória / habitação temporária
used in legal contexts; 'habitação temporária' more common in informal speech

Related Words

residencytemporary housinglegal residencedomiciledwellingaccommodation

Related Idioms & Phrases

temporary fix
stop-gap measure
holding pattern
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