moradia
dwelling; residence; housing
Pronunciation
/mo.ɾɐ.ˈdi.ɐ/
Cultural Note
In Portugal, 'moradia' specifically refers to a detached house, as opposed to an apartment ('apartamento'). In Brazil, the word is used more broadly to mean any dwelling or housing situation. The housing crisis ('crise da moradia') is a frequent topic of discussion in both countries.
📝 Example Sentences
O custo da moradia subiu muito este ano.
The cost of housing has gone up a lot this year.
Eles estão procurando uma moradia maior.
They are looking for a bigger residence.
A moradia estudantil fica perto da universidade.
The student housing is near the university.
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