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rua bem cuidada

[ˈʁu.ɐ bɛ̃ ku.i.ˈda.dɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: ruas bem cuidadas
well-maintained street
1. A street that is clean, orderly, and properly maintained with good infrastructure, landscaping, and upkeep
The neighborhood is known for its well-maintained streets and beautiful gardens.
O bairro é conhecido por suas ruas bem cuidadas e jardins bonitos.
2. A street characterized by good public management, proper lighting, and general cleanliness
We walked through the city center admiring the well-maintained streets.
Caminhamos pelo centro da cidade admirando as ruas bem cuidadas.
NYC Slang
clean street / well-kept block
Synonyms
rua limparua bem mantidarua organizadarua limpa e arrumada
Antonyms
rua mal cuidadarua sujarua deterioradarua negligenciada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua bem cuidada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua bem cuidada / rua limpa
Common in urban contexts
São Paulo
rua bem cuidada / rua bem mantida
Emphasis on infrastructure maintenance
Portugal
rua bem cuidada / rua bem conservada
Similar usage with slight preference for 'conservada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

rua bem cuidada atrai mais moradores
investir em ruas bem cuidadas
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