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central region

[/ˈsentrəl ˈriːdʒən/]
nounpl: central regions
região central
1. The middle or central area of a geographic location, country, or territory
The central region of Brazil is known for its vast plateaus.
A região central do Brasil é conhecida por seus vastos planaltos.
2. The downtown or core area of a city
Most businesses are located in the central region of the city.
A maioria dos negócios fica localizada na região central da cidade.
3. A geographic zone that is equidistant from borders or boundaries
The central region experiences a temperate climate.
A região central experimenta um clima temperado.
Synonyms
centermiddlecore areadowntown areainterior region
Antonyms
peripheral regionborder areaoutlying areaperiphery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região central
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
região central / centro
Often shortened to 'centro' when referring to city center
São Paulo
região central / centro
Commonly used in urban planning and geography contexts
Portugal
região central
Standard usage; Portugal has an official Central Region (Região Centro)

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the heart of the central region
central region hub
traverse the central region
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