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rua negligenciada

[ˈʁu.ɐ nɛ.ɡli.ʃẽ.siˈa.dɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: ruas negligenciadas
neglected street
1. A street that has been abandoned or poorly maintained by authorities, lacking proper infrastructure, cleaning, or upkeep
The neglected street was filled with potholes and debris.
A rua negligenciada estava cheia de buracos e entulho.
2. An urban area that receives inadequate public investment or attention from city officials
Many neighborhoods have neglected streets that need urgent repairs.
Muitos bairros têm ruas negligenciadas que precisam de reparos urgentes.
NYC Slang
forgotten street / neglected block
Synonyms
rua abandonadarua degradadarua descuidadarua mal conservadarua esquecida
Antonyms
rua bem mantidarua conservadarua limparua restaurada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua negligenciada
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua mal cuidada
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
rua abandonada
Commonly used in urban context
Portugal
rua negligenciada
Standard formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

deixar uma rua à sua sorte
rua entregue ao abandono
bairro com ruas negligenciadas
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