single-level

[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈlɛvəl]
adjective
de um único nível
1. Having or consisting of only one level or floor
They decided to buy a single-level house to avoid climbing stairs.
Eles decidiram comprar uma casa de um único nível para evitar subir escadas.
2. Operating or functioning at one level of hierarchy or complexity
The single-level organizational structure made decision-making faster.
A estrutura organizacional de um único nível tornou a tomada de decisão mais rápida.
3. Computing: A data structure or system with only one layer of depth
A single-level cache is less efficient than a multi-level cache.
Um cache de um único nível é menos eficiente que um cache de múltiplos níveis.
In Brazil, single-level houses (casas térreas) are popular among elderly people and those with mobility issues. The term is frequently used in real estate marketing. In the USA, single-level homes are marketed as accessibility features and reduce maintenance compared to multi-story homes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
one-storysingle-storyone-levelflatground-level
Antonyms / Antônimos
multi-levelmulti-storytwo-storymulti-tieredhierarchical

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de um único nível / térrea
Common in real estate and architecture contexts
São Paulo
de um nível / térrea
Commonly used in property listings
Portugal
de um único piso / térrea
Portuguese prefers 'piso' over 'nível' in architectural contexts

Related Words

levelfloorstoreyarchitecturehierarchystructure

Related Idioms & Phrases

single-level living - estilo de vida em um único nível (especially for elderly or mobility-impaired)
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