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rua central

[ˈʁu.ə sẽˈtɾaw]
nounfemininepl: ruas centrais
main street / central street
1. the principal street in the center of a town or city, typically where most commercial and social activity occurs
The main street is always crowded on weekends.
A rua central sempre fica cheia nos fins de semana.
2. the primary thoroughfare in the downtown area of a municipality
Many shops and restaurants are located on the central street.
Muitas lojas e restaurantes ficam na rua central.
NYC Slang
main drag / main street
Synonyms
rua principalrua maiorvia principalavenida central
Antonyms
rua lateralrua periféricarua secundária

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua central
standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua central
commonly used in Rio's downtown areas
São Paulo
rua central
standard usage in São Paulo's commercial districts
Portugal
rua central / rua principal
both terms are used; rua principal is also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

ficar na rua central
encontrar alguém na rua central
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