transient persons

[ˈtrænʃənt ˈpɜrsənz]
nounpl: transient persons
pessoas em trânsito
1. Individuals who move frequently or temporarily from one place to another; people without a permanent residence or fixed address
The city provides shelters for transient persons during winter months.
A cidade oferece abrigos para pessoas em trânsito durante os meses de inverno.
2. Legal term referring to individuals who are passing through a jurisdiction without establishing permanent residency
The law requires registration of transient persons in hotels and lodgings.
A lei exige o registro de pessoas em trânsito em hotéis e hospedarias.
3. Individuals experiencing homelessness or temporary housing instability
Social services aim to help transient persons find stable housing.
Os serviços sociais visam ajudar pessoas em trânsito a encontrar moradia estável.
This term is commonly used in social services, law enforcement, and government policy discussions in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, it often refers to both homeless individuals and those temporarily passing through cities. The term carries social policy implications, as both countries have developed programs and legal frameworks specifically addressing the needs of transient persons. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, the phrase emphasizes temporary status, while in English-speaking contexts it may also imply legal or residential classification.
NYC Slang
vagrants, street people, homeless folks
Synonyms / Sinônimos
homeless personsitinerant personsvagrantsdrifterstemporary residentsmigratory persons
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent residentssettled personshomeownersestablished residents

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pessoas em trânsito
Most common formal usage in legal and administrative contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
pessoas sem-abrigo
Used when emphasizing homelessness aspect
São Paulo
pessoas itinerantes
Technical term used in municipal policies
Portugal
pessoas em trânsito
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; also 'pessoas desabrigadas'

Related Words

homelessnesstransiencemigrationtemporary accommodationvagrancydisplacement

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the move
down on one's luck
without a roof over one's head
living hand to mouth
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