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rua liberada

[ˈʁu.ɐ li.be.ˈɾa.dɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: ruas liberadas
open street / cleared street
1. A street that has been cleared of obstacles, blockades, or restrictions and is open to traffic or public passage
The street was finally liberated after the protest ended.
A rua foi finalmente liberada após o fim do protesto.
2. A street that is free from police control or authority, often used in the context of street culture or informal gatherings
The youth gathered in the liberated street to celebrate.
Os jovens se reuniram na rua liberada para celebrar.
NYC Slang
open street / cleared street
Synonyms
rua desobstruídarua abertarua livre
Antonyms
rua bloqueadarua interditadarua fechada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua liberada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua liberada
Common in street culture and favela contexts
São Paulo
rua liberada
Used in urban and protest contexts
Portugal
rua aberta / rua desobstruída
Less common; Portuguese prefer alternative terms

Related Idioms & Phrases

zona liberada
via livre
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