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rua lotada

[ˈʁu.a lo.ˈta.da]
noun phrasefemininepl: ruas lotadas
crowded street
1. A street that is full of people or vehicles, with little space to move
The street was so crowded during rush hour that it was difficult to walk.
A rua estava tão lotada na hora do rush que era difícil caminhar.
2. A street at full capacity with pedestrian or vehicular traffic
We avoided the main street because it was packed with shoppers.
Evitamos a rua principal porque estava lotada de compradores.
NYC Slang
packed street
Synonyms
rua cheiarua congestionadarua apinhadarua abarrotadarua repleta
Antonyms
rua vaziarua desertarua tranquila

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua lotada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua lotada
Common in informal speech
São Paulo
rua lotada
Frequently used regarding traffic congestion
Portugal
rua cheia
More commonly used than 'lotada' in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

não há espaço para um alfinete
cheio como sardinha em lata
rua de mão única lotada
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