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thriving street

[ˈθraɪvɪŋ striːt]
noun phrasefemininepl: thriving streets / ruas prósperas
rua próspera
1. A street characterized by active commercial activity, bustling foot traffic, and successful businesses
Fifth Avenue is a thriving street full of luxury shops and restaurants.
A Quinta Avenida é uma rua próspera cheia de lojas de luxo e restaurantes.
2. A street that is economically vibrant and shows signs of growth and prosperity
The downtown area has become a thriving street with new developments.
A área do centro se tornou uma rua próspera com novos empreendimentos.
NYC Slang
buzzing block
Synonyms
bustling streetvibrant streetbusy streetprosperous streetlively streetactive commercial street
Antonyms
dead streetdeserted streetdeclining streetabandoned streetquiet street

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua próspera
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rua movimentada
Emphasis on movement and activity
Rio de Janeiro
rua pulsante
Poetic emphasis on vitality
Portugal
rua florescente
More formal/literary usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the street is alive
thriving commercial hub
economic vitality of a street
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