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rua de bairro

[ˈʁu.ɐ dʒi ˈbai̯.ru]
nounfemininepl: ruas de bairro
neighborhood street
1. A street located in a residential neighborhood or district, typically narrower and quieter than main streets
The children played safely on the quiet neighborhood street.
As crianças brincavam com segurança na tranquila rua de bairro.
2. A local street characterized by residential buildings, small shops, and community activity rather than heavy traffic
We took a walk down the neighborhood street to explore the local bakery.
Caminhamos pela rua de bairro para explorar a padaria local.
NYC Slang
side street
Synonyms
rua residencialrua localrua tranquilavia de bairro
Antonyms
avenida principalrua movimentadavia de trânsitorua comercial movida

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua de bairro
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua de bairro
Common in residential neighborhoods
São Paulo
rua de bairro
Used to distinguish from main arterial streets
Portugal
rua de bairro
Similar usage, though less commonly specified this way

Related Idioms & Phrases

mora numa rua de bairro
conhecer cada rua de bairro
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