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rua local

[ˈʁu.ɐ loˈkaw]
nounfemininepl: ruas locais
local street
1. A street in a residential neighborhood or local area, typically smaller and less busy than main streets or avenues
I prefer to walk on local streets rather than busy highways.
Prefiro caminhar pelas ruas locais em vez das avenidas movimentadas.
2. A street within a specific community or district that serves local residents
The local street had several small shops and cafes.
A rua local tinha várias pequenas lojas e cafés.
NYC Slang
side street
Synonyms
rua de bairrovia localrua residencialrua secundária
Antonyms
avenida principalvia expressaestrada federalrodovia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua local
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua local
Common in urban planning and navigation contexts
São Paulo
rua local
Used in traffic and municipal regulations
Portugal
rua local
Standard Portuguese usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

conhecer cada rua local
perder-se pelas ruas locais
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