Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rua

noun
/ˈruːə/
Definition
A street or road, especially in a city or town.
Examples
  • Ela mora na rua principal da cidade. (She lives on the main street of the city.)
  • As ruas estavam cheias de pessoas durante o festival. (The streets were crowded with people during the festival.)
  • Ele estacionou o carro na rua ao lado. (He parked the car on the street next door.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘rua’ is commonly used to refer to any public thoroughfare in an urban or rural setting.
Synonyms
  • avenida
  • caminho
  • estrada
  • alameda