rear unit

[/rɪr ˈjuːnɪt/]
nounpl: rear units
unidade traseira
1. A military or organizational group positioned at the back or behind the main force
The rear unit provided supply lines and logistics support to the front lines.
A unidade traseira fornecia linhas de suprimento e apoio logístico às linhas de frente.
2. The back section or compartment of a vehicle, building, or structure
The rear unit of the train contains the sleeping cars.
A unidade traseira do trem contém os carros dormitório.
3. In real estate, a secondary dwelling or structure located behind a main property
They rented out the rear unit as an accessory dwelling.
Eles alugavam a unidade traseira como uma habitação acessória.
The term 'rear unit' is particularly prevalent in American real estate markets, especially in cities like Los Angeles and New York, where accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the rear of properties are common rental opportunities. In Brazil, this term is more commonly used in military and organizational contexts, though its real estate application is growing in major urban centers.
NYC Slang
back crib (informal for rear apartment/unit)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
back unitrear sectionrear guardtrailing unit
Antonyms / Antônimos
front unitforward unitlead unitvanguard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade traseira
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
unidade dos fundos
Common in real estate context referring to properties at the back
Rio de Janeiro
unidade de trás
Alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
unidade traseira
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

rear guardrearwardlogisticssupply lineaccessory dwelling unit

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring up the rear
rear guard action
rear echelon
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