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suburban areas

[səˈbɜːrbən ˈeriəz]
noun
áreas suburbanas
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.
NYC Slang
the burbs / outer boroughs (for areas beyond Manhattan and inner Brooklyn/Queens)
Synonyms
suburbsresidential suburbsouter areasperipheral areascommuter towns
Antonyms
urban areascity centerdowntownrural areascountryside

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas suburbanas
Most common and neutral term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
subúrbios
Often refers specifically to the railroad suburbs on the periphery
São Paulo
periferias
Frequently used term, though can carry connotations of lower-income areas
Portugal
áreas suburbanas / arredores
Both terms are used; arredores emphasizes the outskirts more colloquially

Related Idioms & Phrases

suburban sprawl
suburban lifestyle
suburban development
move to the suburbs
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