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residential neighborhood

[ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl ˈneɪbərˌhʊd]
nounpl: residential neighborhoods
bairro residencial
1. An area of a city or town where people live, typically characterized by houses, apartment buildings, and residential properties rather than commercial or industrial establishments
They decided to move to a quiet residential neighborhood away from the downtown area.
Eles decidiram se mudar para um bairro residencial tranquilo longe do centro da cidade.
2. A district zoned primarily for private dwellings and family homes
The new residential neighborhood has parks and schools nearby.
O novo bairro residencial tem parques e escolas próximos.
Synonyms
residential arearesidential districtresidential zonehousing areasuburb
Antonyms
commercial districtindustrial areadowntownbusiness district

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bairro residencial
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bairro residencial
Common usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
bairro residencial
Standard term, sometimes 'zona residencial'
Portugal
bairro residencial
Also 'zona residencial' or 'zona de habitação'

Related Idioms & Phrases

family-friendly neighborhood
tree-lined residential street
suburban residential area
gated residential community
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