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rua modesta

[ˈʁu.ɐ moˈdɛʃ.tɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: ruas modestas
modest street; humble street
1. A street or road characterized by modest or humble conditions, typically in working-class neighborhoods with simple buildings and limited infrastructure
He grew up on a modest street in the suburbs.
Ele cresceu em uma rua modesta nos subúrbios.
2. A street known for its unpretentious character and ordinary, unadorned appearance
The modest street had small houses and local shops.
A rua modesta tinha casarões pequenos e lojas locais.
Synonyms
rua humilderua simplesrua comumrua ordinária
Antonyms
rua suntuosarua luxuosarua eleganterua sofisticada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua modesta
Common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua modesta
Standard usage
São Paulo
rua modesta
Standard usage
Portugal
rua modesta
Standard usage; may also use 'rua humilde'

Related Idioms & Phrases

nascer em rua modesta (to be born on the wrong side of the tracks)
viver em rua modesta (to live a humble life)
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