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.
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