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urban areas

[ˈɜr.bən ˈer.i.əz]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
áreas urbanas
1. Regions or zones within cities and towns characterized by high population density, developed infrastructure, and concentrated commercial and residential activity
Urban areas have better access to public transportation than rural regions.
As áreas urbanas têm melhor acesso ao transporte público do que as regiões rurais.
2. Metropolitan zones with significant human settlement and economic activity
Most urban areas struggle with traffic congestion during rush hours.
A maioria das áreas urbanas enfrenta congestionamento de trânsito durante os horários de pico.
Synonyms
citiesmetropolitan areasurban centersurban zonesmunicipalities
Antonyms
rural areascountrysidecountryside regionsagricultural areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas urbanas
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
zona urbana
Alternative singular form sometimes used in official contexts
Rio de Janeiro
áreas urbanas
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
áreas urbanas
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

inner city areas
downtown areas
concrete jungle
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