1. Residential areas on the outskirts of a city or large town, characterized by lower population density and typically composed of single-family homes
Many families prefer to live in suburban areas because of the larger yards and quieter neighborhoods.
Muitas famílias preferem viver em áreas suburbanas por causa dos quintais maiores e bairros mais tranquilos.
2. Districts located beyond the urban center but within the metropolitan region
The suburban areas around São Paulo have experienced rapid growth over the past decade.
As áreas suburbanas ao redor de São Paulo experimentaram crescimento rápido na última década.