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rua fechada

[ˈʁu.ɐ fɛ.ˈʃa.dɐ]
nounfemininepl: ruas fechadas
closed street
1. A street that is blocked off or barricaded, preventing vehicle or pedestrian traffic through it, typically for maintenance, events, or security purposes
The parade route required several closed streets in the downtown area.
O trajeto do desfile exigiu várias ruas fechadas na área do centro.
2. A residential street with controlled access, typically gated or with restricted entry
They moved to a closed street in a secure residential development.
Eles se mudaram para uma rua fechada em um condomínio residencial seguro.
NYC Slang
blocked-off street
Synonyms
rua bloqueadarua interditadarua barricada
Antonyms
rua abertarua liberada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua fechada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rua fechada
Common in security contexts and gated communities
Rio de Janeiro
rua fechada
Often refers to favela entrances or controlled residential areas
Portugal
rua cortada
More commonly used for temporary street closures; 'rua fechada' less frequent

Related Idioms & Phrases

rua fechada para eventos
rua fechada ao trânsito
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