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street market

[/striːt ˈmɑːrkɪt/]
nounpl: street markets
mercado de rua
1. an outdoor market held in a street or public space where vendors sell goods from stalls or stands
I bought fresh vegetables at the street market this morning.
Comprei vegetais frescos no mercado de rua esta manhã.
2. a temporary or permanent market setup on public streets, typically featuring local products, crafts, or secondhand goods
The street market is open every Saturday in the downtown area.
O mercado de rua funciona todos os sábados na área do centro.
NYC Slang
street vendor market / pushcart market
Synonyms
open-air marketoutdoor marketpublic marketbazaar
Antonyms
indoor marketshopping mallsupermarket

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mercado de rua
most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
feira de rua
also commonly used, emphasizing the temporary nature
São Paulo
mercado de rua / feira livre
feira livre is particularly used for produce markets
Portugal
mercado de rua / feira
feira is more commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

work the street market
street market bargains
a day at the street market
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