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residential building

[/ˌrezɪˈdenʃəl ˈbɪldɪŋ/]
nounpl: residential buildings
edifício residencial
1. A structure designed and constructed primarily for people to live in, as opposed to commercial or industrial use
The new residential building in downtown offers modern apartments with city views.
O novo edifício residencial no centro oferece apartamentos modernos com vista para a cidade.
2. A house, apartment building, condominium, or other dwelling structure
The residential building was damaged in the fire.
O edifício residencial foi danificado no incêndio.
NYC Slang
apartment building, condo tower, high-rise residential
Synonyms
residential propertydwellingresidenceapartment buildinghousing unit
Antonyms
commercial buildingindustrial buildingoffice building

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
edifício residencial
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
condomínio
Often used for multi-unit residential buildings
Rio de Janeiro
edifício residencial
Standard usage
Portugal
prédio residencial
Common alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

residential area
residential neighborhood
residential zone
residential property
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