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aquatic area

[ə-ˈkwä-tik ˈer-ē-ə]
nounpl: aquatic areas
área aquática
1. A designated region or zone of water, such as a lake, river, pond, or pool, used for swimming, sports, or recreation
The aquatic area at the community center is open during summer months.
A área aquática do centro comunitário fica aberta durante os meses de verão.
2. A habitat or ecosystem characterized by water where aquatic organisms live
Fish and plants thrive in this aquatic area.
Peixes e plantas prosperam nesta área aquática.
3. A section of a facility designed for water-based activities
The resort features a large aquatic area with multiple pools.
O resort possui uma grande área aquática com múltiplas piscinas.
Synonyms
water areaaquatic zonewater bodyaquatic habitat
Antonyms
terrestrial areadry landland area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área aquática
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
área aquática
commonly used in beach and water sports contexts
São Paulo
área aquática
used in pool and facility contexts
Portugal
zona aquática
zona is preferred over área in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

splash zone
water recreational facility
swimming area
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