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venue

[/ˈvɛnjuː/]
nounfemininepl: venues
local, venue, recinto
1. A place where an event, performance, or meeting is held
The concert venue was packed with thousands of fans.
O local do concerto estava repleto de milhares de fãs.
2. In law, the jurisdiction or area where a legal action takes place
The case was moved to a different venue due to bias concerns.
O caso foi transferido para uma jurisdição diferente devido a preocupações com viés.
3. A restaurant, bar, or nightclub, especially one hosting entertainment
That's a popular live music venue downtown.
Esse é um local popular de música ao vivo no centro.
NYC Slang
spot, joint, place
Synonyms
locationplacesitelocaleestablishment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
local, venue, recinto
Most common usage for event spaces and venues
Rio de Janeiro
local, espaço
Commonly used in entertainment and nightlife contexts
São Paulo
local, espaço, estabelecimento
Widely used for cultural and entertainment venues
Portugal
local, espaço, recinto
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, formal in legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

change of venue - mudança de jurisdição/local
wrong side of the venue - lado errado do local
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