usable structures

[ˈjuːzəbəl ˈstrʌktʃərz]
noun phrasepl: usable structures
estruturas utilizáveis
1. Buildings, frameworks, or constructed systems that are functional, operational, and suitable for their intended purpose
The earthquake left only a few usable structures standing in the city.
O terremoto deixou apenas poucas estruturas utilizáveis em pé na cidade.
2. In computing and software development, data or code frameworks that can be effectively implemented or repurposed
The developer identified several usable structures in the legacy code for the new project.
O desenvolvedor identificou várias estruturas utilizáveis no código legado para o novo projeto.
3. Physical or organizational arrangements that are practical and available for use
After the disaster, the relief team focused on finding usable structures to house displaced families.
Após o desastre, a equipe de socorro focou em encontrar estruturas utilizáveis para abrigar as famílias desabrigadas.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian disaster relief contexts, urban development discussions, and heritage conservation. In the USA, it's frequently employed in construction, real estate, and software development fields. The term reflects practical concerns with functionality and operational capacity rather than aesthetic or historical value.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
functional structuresserviceable structuresoperational structuresviable structuresworking structures
Antonyms / Antônimos
damaged structuresunusable structuresdeteriorated structurescondemned structuresnon-functional structures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estruturas utilizáveis
Standard term used in construction, disaster management, and technical documentation
São Paulo
estruturas passíveis de uso
More formal phrasing used in technical and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estruturas em condições de uso
Common in urban planning and construction discourse
Portugal
estruturas utilizáveis
Same translation, but may also use 'estruturas em bom estado de funcionamento' in formal contexts

Related Words

infrastructureframeworkbuildingconstructfunctionalityoperability

Related Idioms & Phrases

make something usable
render structures usable
restore to usable condition
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