worldly locations

[ˈwɜrldli loʊˈkeɪʃənz]
noun phrasepl: worldly locations
locais mundanos
1. Places or destinations around the world; geographic locations of global significance or international interest
The travel agency specializes in booking worldly locations for adventurous tourists.
A agência de viagens se especializa em reservar locais mundanos para turistas aventureiros.
2. Secular, non-spiritual, or materially-focused places (in contrast to sacred or spiritual locations)
He preferred worldly locations like nightclubs and restaurants rather than churches.
Ele preferia locais mundanos como casas noturnas e restaurantes em vez de igrejas.
3. Sophisticated, cosmopolitan destinations associated with wealth, culture, and international society
She dreamed of visiting the most exclusive worldly locations in Europe and Asia.
Ela sonhava em visitar os locais mundanos mais exclusivos na Europa e Ásia.
In Brazilian culture, 'locais mundanos' often implies places associated with urban sophistication and material pleasures, contrasting with spiritual or traditional settings. In American English, 'worldly locations' frequently appears in travel and lifestyle contexts, emphasizing cosmopolitan experiences and cultural exploration. The term can carry both positive connotations (worldly experience) and negative ones (worldly indulgence) depending on context.
NYC Slang
hot spots around the globe; jet-set destinations
Synonyms / Sinônimos
global destinationsinternational locationssecular placescosmopolitan venuesearthly places
Antonyms / Antônimos
spiritual locationssacred placesreligious sitesmonasteriessanctuaries

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
locais mundanos
Most common and neutral translation
Rio de Janeiro
pontos mundanos
Slightly more colloquial usage
São Paulo
lugares cosmopolitas
Emphasis on sophistication and international character
Portugal
locais seculares do mundo
More formal phrasing, emphasis on secular nature

Related Words

destinationsvenuesplaces of interesttourist attractionsgeographic sitessecular

Related Idioms & Phrases

see the world
travel the globe
a citizen of the world
worldly wise
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