solid block
[ˈsɑːlɪd blɑːk]
nounpl: solid blocks
bloco sólido
1. A large, heavy, compact piece of material with no holes or empty spaces inside, used in construction or manufacturing
The foundation was built with solid blocks of concrete.
A fundação foi construída com blocos sólidos de concreto.
2. A continuous, uninterrupted mass or section of something
A solid block of text without paragraphs is difficult to read.
Um bloco sólido de texto sem parágrafos é difícil de ler.
3. In urban contexts, a large rectangular area of a city bounded by streets
The project will occupy an entire solid block downtown.
O projeto ocupará um bloco inteiro do centro.
In Brazil, the term 'bloco sólido' is frequently used in construction and architecture, particularly in discussions of concrete blocks (blocos de concreto) which are standard building materials. In urban planning, referring to a 'solid block' (quarteirão) is common when discussing city development. In the USA, 'solid block' is often used when discussing urban real estate and neighborhood composition.
NYC Slang
chunk / hunk (informal for large solid piece)
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