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urban center

[ˈɜːrbən ˈsentər]
nounpl: urban centers
centro urbano
1. A densely populated area with significant commercial, cultural, and administrative activities; a city or major city area
São Paulo is one of the largest urban centers in South America.
São Paulo é um dos maiores centros urbanos da América do Sul.
2. The downtown or central business district of a city
The urban center is characterized by high-rise buildings and heavy traffic.
O centro urbano é caracterizado por edifícios altos e trânsito intenso.
NYC Slang
the city / downtown
Synonyms
citymetropoliscity centerdowntowncentral city
Antonyms
rural areacountrysideoutskirtsperiphery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
centro urbano
Most common translation throughout Brazil
São Paulo
centro urbano / metrópole
Often used interchangeably with metrópole for larger cities
Rio de Janeiro
centro urbano / centro da cidade
Centro da cidade also commonly used for downtown areas
Portugal
centro urbano / núcleo urbano
Núcleo urbano is also used in academic and official contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

heart of the city
downtown district
metropolitan area
built-up area
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