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rua movida

[ˈʁu.ə moˈvi.də]
noun phrasefemininepl: ruas movidas
busy street; lively street
1. A street with a lot of movement, traffic, or activity; a bustling street
The city center has many busy streets where people shop and socialize.
O centro da cidade tem muitas ruas movidas onde as pessoas compram e socializam.
2. A street known for its vibrant nightlife, entertainment venues, or social activity
This street is very lively at night with bars and restaurants.
Esta rua é muito movida à noite com bares e restaurantes.
NYC Slang
busy street; happening street
Synonyms
rua animadarua agitadarua movimentadarua de movimento
Antonyms
rua quietarua tranquilarua vaziarua deserta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua movida
Common usage in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
rua movida
Frequently used to describe lively nightlife areas
São Paulo
rua movida
Common in describing commercial and entertainment districts
Portugal
rua movimentada
Preferred over 'rua movida' in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a rua está movida
rua de muita circulação
rua cheia de movimento
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