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

independente, autônomo

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

canteiro de obras, local de construção

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

favela, bairro pobre

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

edifício de apartamentos, condomínio

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

congestionado, lotado

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

via, logradouro

addressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations

urbano, urbana

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

infraestrutura, infraestruturas

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

sistema de esgoto, sistema de drenagem

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

morador, habitante

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

situação difícil, aflição

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

crise

an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger

armadilha, dificuldade inesperada

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

remédio, solução

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

solução rápida, remédio temporário

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

enfrentar, abordar

to help ease mental or physical pain

aliviar, mitigar

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

resolver, solucionar