1. A section of land or ground that has been dug out or removed, typically for construction, archaeological investigation, or extraction purposes
The excavated area revealed ancient pottery fragments.
A área escavada revelou fragmentos de cerâmica antiga.
2. A designated zone where excavation work is being conducted or has been completed
Workers cordoned off the excavated area for safety reasons.
Os trabalhadores cercaram a área escavada por razões de segurança.