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rising area

[/ˈraɪzɪŋ ˈɛriə/]
nounpl: rising areas
área em ascensão
1. A geographic region, neighborhood, or district experiencing economic growth, development, or increased property values
The waterfront has become a rising area with new restaurants and businesses opening every month.
A zona portuária se tornou uma área em ascensão com novos restaurantes e negócios abrindo a cada mês.
2. A neighborhood or region gaining popularity, prestige, or improved infrastructure
Brooklyn has been a rising area for young professionals over the past decade.
Brooklyn tem sido uma área em ascensão para jovens profissionais na última década.
NYC Slang
up-and-coming hood
Synonyms
emerging neighborhoodup-and-coming areadeveloping regionbooming districtgrowing zone
Antonyms
declining areadepressed regiondeteriorating neighborhoodstagnant zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bairro em ascensão
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
zona em desenvolvimento
Frequently used in real estate context
Rio de Janeiro
região emergente
Common in urban planning discussions
Portugal
zona em expansão
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the rise
coming up
up-and-coming
the next big thing
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