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residential street

[ˌrezɪˈdenʃəl strit]
nounpl: residential streets
rua residencial
1. A street in an area where people live, typically lined with houses or residential buildings and usually having low traffic
Most residential streets have speed limits of 25 mph to ensure safety.
A maioria das ruas residenciais tem limites de velocidade de 40 km/h para garantir segurança.
2. An urban or suburban street designed primarily for residential use rather than commercial or industrial purposes
The children played safely on the quiet residential street.
As crianças brincavam com segurança na rua residencial tranquila.
Synonyms
residential arearesidential neighborhoodhousing streetdomestic street
Antonyms
commercial streetindustrial streetmain streetarterial street

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua residencial
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rua residencial
Standard usage, sometimes 'rua de moradia'
Rio de Janeiro
rua residencial
Standard usage, may also say 'rua de bairro'
Portugal
rua residencial
Standard usage, may also use 'rua de habitação'

Related Idioms & Phrases

quiet street
tree-lined street
safe neighborhood
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