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rua mal conservada

[ˈʁu.ɐ ˈmaɫ kõ.sɛɾ.ˈva.dɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: ruas mal conservadas
poorly maintained street
1. A street that is in poor condition due to lack of maintenance, with damaged pavement, potholes, or general deterioration
The neighborhood has many poorly maintained streets that need repair.
O bairro tem muitas ruas mal conservadas que precisam de reparo.
2. An urban area characterized by neglected infrastructure and inadequate upkeep
The city council promised to fix the poorly maintained streets downtown.
A câmara municipal prometeu consertar as ruas mal conservadas do centro.
NYC Slang
pothole-ridden street
Synonyms
rua danificadarua deterioradarua em mau estadorua esburacadarua negligenciada
Antonyms
rua bem conservadarua em bom estadorua bem mantidarua impecável

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua mal conservada
most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua esburacada
emphasizes potholes and damage
São Paulo
rua em mau estado
alternative formal expression
Portugal
rua mal conservada
same as Brazilian usage; also 'rua em mau estado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

deixar uma rua ao abandono
rua que parece uma cratera
via pública em estado deplorável
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