1. A sophisticated, elegant, or cultivated space, zone, or district characterized by high standards of taste, culture, or development
The downtown area has become a refined area with boutique shops and art galleries.
O centro da cidade se tornou uma área refinada com lojas de boutique e galerias de arte.
2. In industrial/technical contexts, a designated zone or region that has been improved, processed, or upgraded to higher specifications
The refined area of the refinery produces high-grade petroleum products.
A área refinada da refinaria produz produtos de petróleo de alta qualidade.