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.
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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