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rua principal

[ˈʁu.ɐ pɾĩn.sɪ.ˈpal]
nounfemininepl: ruas principais
main street
1. The most important or central street in a town or city, typically where many shops, businesses, and public buildings are located
The main street is always crowded with shoppers on weekends.
A rua principal fica sempre cheia de compradores nos fins de semana.
2. The primary commercial or social hub of a municipality
All the important stores are located on the main street.
Todas as lojas importantes ficam na rua principal.
NYC Slang
main drag
Synonyms
avenida principalvia principalrua maiorcentro comercial
Antonyms
rua secundáriabecotravessarua lateral

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua principal
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua principal
Common usage, often refers to Avenida Central or similar main arteries
São Paulo
rua principal
Standard usage; often refers to major commercial areas
Portugal
rua principal
Standard Portuguese usage, equivalent to 'main street'

Related Idioms & Phrases

em destaque na rua principal
negócio de rua principal
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