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uptown Manhattan

[/ˈʌptaʊn mænˈhætən/]
noun
Manhattan norte; Uptown Manhattan
1. The northern part of the New York City borough of Manhattan, generally north of 96th Street, characterized by residential neighborhoods, cultural institutions, and parks like Central Park
She lives in uptown Manhattan near the American Museum of Natural History.
Ela mora no Manhattan norte, perto do Museu Americano de História Natural.
2. A geographical and cultural area of Manhattan distinct from downtown, known for being less commercial and more residential than the downtown area
Uptown Manhattan has a more relaxed vibe compared to the financial district downtown.
Manhattan norte tem um ambiente mais relaxado comparado ao distrito financeiro do centro.
NYC Slang
The UWS (Upper West Side), the UES (Upper East Side), or simply 'uptown'
Synonyms
Upper ManhattanNorth Manhattanthe Upper Side
Antonyms
downtown ManhattanLower Manhattan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Manhattan norte; Uptown Manhattan
Used in same way as in English; proper noun often kept untranslated
Rio de Janeiro
a zona norte de Manhattan
More descriptive approach using 'zona norte'
São Paulo
Manhattan norte; região de Uptown
Often used as proper noun with geographical description
Portugal
Manhattan norte; zona norte de Manhattan
Less commonly referenced; descriptive translation preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

head uptown
uptown girl
uptown funk
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