Portuguese · Travel & Places
Rua
[/ˈʀuɐ/]
Street
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A public road in a city or town, typically with houses on both sides.
Via pública em uma cidade ou vila.
Example
Ela mora na rua principal.
She lives on the main street.
Etymology
The term 'rua' comes from the Latin 'via', which referred to a road or pathway, though it evolved specifically to refer to streets in urban areas in Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Rua' is used informally in daily conversation as well as in formal addresses and documents. It is standard across all Portuguese-speaking regions, with regional names for specific streets.