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serene street

[sə-ˈrēn strēt]
noun phrasepl: serene streets
rua serena
1. A street characterized by peace, tranquility, and calm atmosphere; a quiet residential street free from noise and disturbance
They took a walk down the serene street lined with old oak trees.
Eles caminharam pela rua serena repleta de velhos carvalhos.
2. A street with minimal traffic, peaceful surroundings, and an overall sense of quietness and relaxation
The serene street offered a perfect escape from the busy downtown area.
A rua serena oferecia um refúgio perfeito da área movimentada do centro.
NYC Slang
quiet block
Synonyms
quiet streetpeaceful streettranquil streetcalm streetidyllic street
Antonyms
busy streetnoisy streetchaotic streethectic streetcrowded street

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua serena
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua tranquila
Common alternative in Rio de Janeiro region
São Paulo
rua pacífica
Alternative phrase used in São Paulo
Portugal
rua aprazível
More formal/poetic alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a far cry from the madding crowd
a breath of fresh air
a slice of paradise
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