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rua simples

[ˈʁu.ɐ ˈsĩ.pləs]
nounfemininepl: ruas simples
simple street; ordinary street
1. A street of basic or modest construction, without special features, infrastructure, or embellishments
The neighborhood is characterized by simple streets lined with modest houses.
O bairro é caracterizado por ruas simples forradas de casarões modestos.
2. A street without special commercial, cultural, or historical significance
Unlike the main avenue, this simple street is quiet and residential.
Diferentemente da avenida principal, esta rua simples é tranquila e residencial.
NYC Slang
side street; local street
Synonyms
rua comumrua ordináriarua modestarua sem importância
Antonyms
rua importanteavenidarua principalrua famosa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua simples
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rua simples
Common in urban context
Rio de Janeiro
rua simples
Standard usage
Portugal
rua simples
Standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

rua acima, rua abaixo (up and down the street)
morar numa rua simples (to live on an ordinary street)
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