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troubled street

[ˈtrʌbəld strit]
nounpl: troubled streets
rua problemática
1. A street in an urban area characterized by crime, violence, social disorder, or economic hardship
The troubled street was known for gang activity and drug dealing.
A rua problemática era conhecida pela atividade de gangues e tráfico de drogas.
2. A street experiencing financial difficulties or economic decline
Wall Street became a troubled street after the financial crisis.
Wall Street tornou-se uma rua problemática após a crise financeira.
NYC Slang
rough street, bad block, sketch block
Synonyms
dangerous streetunsafe streetcrime-ridden streethigh-crime area
Antonyms
safe streetpeaceful streetsecure neighborhood

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua problemática
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua complicada
Colloquial variation common in Rio
São Paulo
rua perigosa
Often emphasizing danger aspect
Portugal
rua problemática
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

street in turmoil
troubled waters
rough around the edges
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