residential areas

[/ˌrezɪˈdenʃəl ˈɛriəz/]

nounpl: residential areas

áreas residenciais

1. Neighborhoods or zones in a city or town designated primarily for private homes and housing, as opposed to commercial or industrial areas

The new residential areas on the outskirts of the city are very popular with young families.

As novas áreas residenciais na periferia da cidade são muito populares entre as famílias jovens.

2. Sections of a city or region where people live, typically characterized by single-family homes, apartments, or condominiums

These residential areas have good schools and parks nearby.

Essas áreas residenciais possuem boas escolas e parques nas proximidades.

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General Brazilian

áreas residenciais

Standard term used throughout Brazil

São Paulo

bairros residenciais

Commonly used to refer to residential neighborhoods

Rio de Janeiro

áreas residenciais

Standard usage, particularly in formal contexts

Portugal

zonas residenciais

Preferred term in Portugal; 'áreas residenciais' also used

move to a residential area

develop residential areas

zoned for residential use

quiet residential neighborhood

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