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well-known location

[wel-NOʊn loʊˈkeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: well-known locations
local bem conhecido
1. A place that is widely recognized, famous, or easily identifiable to many people due to its popularity, historical significance, or distinctive characteristics
The Eiffel Tower is a well-known location visited by millions of tourists annually.
A Torre Eiffel é um local bem conhecido visitado por milhões de turistas anualmente.
2. A geographical or physical place that has widespread recognition in a community, region, or globally
Times Square is a well-known location in New York City.
Times Square é um local bem conhecido em Nova York.
NYC Slang
hot spot
Synonyms
famous placerenowned sitelandmarkcelebrated destinationiconic location
Antonyms
obscure locationunknown placehidden spotundiscovered area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
local bem conhecido
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ponto conhecido
Colloquial alternative meaning 'known point'
Rio de Janeiro
lugar famoso
Common variant meaning 'famous place'
Portugal
local muito conhecido
Standard European Portuguese form

Related Idioms & Phrases

a place on the map
the talk of the town
put on the map
household name
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