temporary residents

[/ˈtɛmpəreri ˈrɛzɪdənts/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
residentes temporários
1. People who live in a place for a limited period of time, not permanently
The temporary residents of the dormitory must vacate by the end of the semester.
Os residentes temporários do dormitório devem desocupar até o final do semestre.
2. Foreign nationals who have legal permission to reside in a country for a specific period
The immigration officer processed the applications of temporary residents seeking work permits.
O oficial de imigração processou as solicitações dos residentes temporários que buscavam permissões de trabalho.
3. Individuals living in a location during a specific project, assignment, or circumstance
Construction workers were temporary residents in the nearby hotel during the building project.
Os trabalhadores da construção foram residentes temporários no hotel próximo durante o projeto de construção.
In Canada and the USA, 'temporary residents' is an official immigration category. In Brazil, the term 'residentes temporários' is commonly used in immigration law and housing contexts. The concept is particularly relevant for international students, migrant workers, and individuals on work or study visas.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
transient residentsshort-term residentsvisiting residentsnon-permanent residents
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent residentslong-term residentscitizens

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
residentes temporários
Most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
moradores temporários
Colloquial alternative frequently used
São Paulo
residentes provisórios
Used in legal and administrative contexts
Portugal
residentes temporários
Same as Brazil; formal and official usage

Related Words

visawork permitimmigration statushousingaccommodationresidency

Related Idioms & Phrases

temporary resident status
status of temporary resident
holding temporary residency
on temporary residence
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