seating capacity

[/ˈsiːtɪŋ kəˈpæsɪti/]
nounpl: seating capacities
capacidade de assentos
1. the maximum number of people that can be seated in a particular venue or space
The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 people.
O estádio tem uma capacidade de assentos de 50 mil pessoas.
2. the number of available seats in a vehicle, aircraft, or public venue
The theater's seating capacity was reduced due to social distancing regulations.
A capacidade de assentos do teatro foi reduzida devido às regulamentações de distanciamento social.
In Brazil, 'seating capacity' is frequently discussed in contexts of sports events, concerts, and public transportation. The term 'lotação' (literally 'full load') is widely used colloquially to refer to when a venue or vehicle reaches its maximum capacity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions about reduced seating capacity became prominent in Brazilian media and public discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
capacityseating spacenumber of seatsoccupancy limit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidade de assentos
most common usage in formal contexts
General Brazilian
lotação
commonly used in informal contexts to refer to maximum capacity
São Paulo
capacidade de lugares
alternative phrasing used in São Paulo
Portugal
capacidade de lugares sentados
Portuguese usage, more literal translation

Related Words

seating arrangementoccupancyvenueattendanceaccommodation

Related Idioms & Phrases

at full capacity
within seating capacity
exceed seating capacity
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