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suburbs
[/ˈsʌbɜːrbz/]
noun
pl: N/A (already plural)
subúrbios
1.
Residential areas on the outskirts of a city or large town
They moved to the suburbs to raise their family.
Eles se mudaram para os subúrbios para criar sua família.
2.
Areas surrounding a major city with lower population density and typically single-family homes
The suburbs have grown significantly over the past decade.
Os subúrbios cresceram significativamente na última década.
NYC Slang
outer boroughs
Synonyms
outskirts
residential areas
outer areas
commuter towns
periferias
Antonyms
downtown
city center
urban core
centro urbano
metrópole
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
subúrbios
Most common term across Brazil
São Paulo
periferia
Often used to refer to poorer suburban areas
Rio de Janeiro
subúrbios
Standard usage, particularly for residential areas
Portugal
arredores
More commonly used than subúrbios in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
suburban sprawl
suburban lifestyle
move to the suburbs
mudar-se para os subúrbios
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