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tranquil street

[TRAN-kwil strit]
noun phrasefemininepl: tranquil streets / ruas tranquilas
rua tranquila
1. A street characterized by peace, quiet, and calm atmosphere with minimal traffic or noise
We took a walk down the tranquil street lined with old trees.
Caminhamos pela rua tranquila repleta de árvores antigas.
2. A residential or secondary street free from bustling activity
They chose to live on a tranquil street away from the city center.
Eles escolheram morar em uma rua tranquila afastada do centro da cidade.
Synonyms
quiet streetpeaceful streetcalm streetserene street
Antonyms
busy streetnoisy streetchaotic streetbustling street

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua tranquila
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua tranquila / viela calma
Sometimes refers to smaller residential streets as 'vielas'
São Paulo
rua tranquila
Standard usage, often contrasted with avenidas busy
Portugal
rua tranquila / rua sossegada
Both terms used; 'sossegada' emphasizes peacefulness

Related Idioms & Phrases

a far cry from the madding crowd
off the beaten path
in a world of your own
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