água aberta

[ˈa.ɡwa a.ˈbeɾ.ta]

nounfemininepl: águas abertas

open water

1. Water that is not enclosed, typically referring to the ocean, sea, or large bodies of water away from shore or land

The ship sailed into open water.

O navio navegou para água aberta.

2. In nautical contexts, water that is free of obstacles, ice, or shallow areas

The captain steered toward the open water to avoid the reef.

O capitão dirigiu-se para a água aberta para evitar o recife.

3. Water areas not restricted or controlled, accessible to the public

Fishing is permitted in the open waters.

A pesca é permitida nas águas abertas.

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General Brazilian

água aberta

Standard usage in nautical and maritime contexts

Portugal

água aberta

Common in maritime and fishing vocabulary

Coastal regions

mar aberto

Alternative term more commonly used in some coastal areas

navegar em água aberta - to sail in open water; to venture into unknown territory

estar em água aberta - to be in open water; to be in a vulnerable or exposed position

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