This is the 8162nd most frequent Portuguese word.
subúrbio
"Subúrbio" in Portuguese refers to a residential area located on the outskirts of a city, often associated with lower-income neighborhoods or suburban regions.
Here, 'subúrbio' refers specifically to a residential area outside a city, often characterized by its tranquility.
Eu cresci em um subúrbio tranquilo.
I grew up in a peaceful suburb.
In this example, 'subúrbio' is used generically to convey the idealized concept of suburban areas as presented in popular culture.
Os filmes frequentemente mostram o subúrbio como um lugar perfeito.
Movies often depict the suburb as a perfect place.
This usage of 'subúrbio' emphasizes the geographic expansion of suburban regions surrounding a city.