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rua badalada

[ˈʁu.ɐ bɐ.dɐ.ˈla.dɐ]
nounfemininepl: ruas badaladas
bustling street, busy street, lively street
1. A street that is well-known, frequently visited, or characterized by intense movement and activity; a street with significant commercial, social, or cultural activity
That's a bustling street in the city center where many shops and restaurants are located.
Essa é uma rua badalada no centro da cidade onde há muitas lojas e restaurantes.
2. A street or avenue that is trendy, popular, or fashionable, attracting many people for entertainment or shopping
The new shopping district has become a very lively street for young people.
O novo distrito comercial virou uma rua muito badalada para os jovens.
NYC Slang
hot street, happening street, buzzing block
Synonyms
rua movimentadarua animadarua concorridaavenida badaladarua famosarua popular
Antonyms
rua quietarua desertarua tranquilarua silenciosa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
rua badalada
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
rua badalada
Commonly used to describe busy commercial streets
Rio de Janeiro
rua badalada
Popular term for lively tourist and entertainment areas
Portugal
rua badalada
Less common; Portuguese prefer 'rua animada' or 'rua movimentada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar na rua badalada
sair para a rua badalada
negócio de rua badalada
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