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rua repleta

[ˈʁu.ɐ ʁeˈple.tɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: ruas repletas
crowded street
1. A street that is full of people; a street with a large concentration of pedestrians
The crowded street was filled with shoppers during the holiday season.
A rua repleta estava cheia de compradores durante a época de festas.
2. A busy thoroughfare with heavy foot traffic
We walked through the crowded street looking for a restaurant.
Caminhamos pela rua repleta procurando um restaurante.
NYC Slang
packed street
Synonyms
rua cheiarua movimentadarua apinhadarua congestionadarua abarrotada
Antonyms
rua vaziarua desertarua solitáriarua calma

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua repleta
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rua lotada
Alternative term frequently used in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
rua cheia
Common alternative in Rio de Janeiro
Portugal
rua repleta
Standard usage, though 'rua apinhada' is also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

perder-se numa rua repleta
navegar por uma rua repleta
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