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capable of operating independently or functioning without the need for additional support or connection

estar sozinho

an area where construction activities take place, involving the creation or renovation of structures

construindo um site

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

bairro de favela

a large building consisting of several apartments, particularly in a poor neighborhood

complexo residencial

(of a place) filled with many people, vehicles, or objects, leading to difficulties in movement

congestionado

a road, street, or passage that provides a direct route or passage for vehicles, pedestrians, or both

via pública

related to or characteristic of a city or town

urbano

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

infra-estrutura

a system of pipes and facilities that collect and process dirty water and waste from buildings and house

sistema de esgoto

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

morador

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

condição

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

crise

an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger

armadilha

a means of correcting or eliminating a problem, harm, or undesirable situation

remédio

an immediate solution that offers temporary relief or improvement to a problem without addressing the root cause

solução temporária

a comprehensive solution that is believed to tackle every issue

panaceia

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

to help ease mental or physical pain

aliviar

to find a way to solve a disagreement or difficulty

resolvendo algo