small dwellings
[smɔːl ˈdwɛlɪŋz]
nounpl: small dwellings
pequenas habitações
1. modest-sized residential buildings or homes, typically with limited space and basic amenities
The neighborhood consisted of small dwellings built in the early 1900s.
O bairro era composto de pequenas habitações construídas no início de 1900.
2. humble or modest living quarters, often associated with lower-income housing
Families in rural areas often live in small dwellings.
Famílias em áreas rurais frequentemente vivem em pequenas habitações.
3. compact residential units or cottages
The development featured charming small dwellings for first-time homebuyers.
O empreendimento apresentava charmosas pequenas habitações para compradores de primeira viagem.
In Brazil, small dwellings are common in urban peripheries and rural areas. The term carries socioeconomic implications, often referring to working-class housing. In the USA, similar housing is historically significant, particularly in immigrant communities and industrial cities like New York. The phrase reflects discussions about affordable housing, urban development, and socioeconomic inequality in both cultures.
NYC Slang
studio apartments, walk-ups, tenements, cold-water flats
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