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towns

[/taʊnz/]
nounpl: towns
cidades
1. Plural of town; urban areas larger than villages but typically smaller than cities
The towns in the countryside are peaceful and quiet.
As cidades no interior são tranquilas e silenciosas.
2. Population centers with established infrastructure, governance, and commercial activity
Many small towns have been revitalized through tourism.
Muitas pequenas cidades foram revitalizadas através do turismo.
Synonyms
municipalitiesurban centerstownshipssettlements
Antonyms
countrysiderural areasvillagesmetropolises

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cidades
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cidades
Standard usage; sometimes 'municípios' in formal contexts
São Paulo
cidades
Standard usage; 'municípios' preferred in administrative contexts
Portugal
cidades/vilas
Cidades for larger towns; vilas for smaller towns

Related Idioms & Phrases

talk of the town - assunto do momento
go to town - agir com entusiasmo/dedicação
out of town - fora da cidade
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