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centro funcional

[ˈsɛn.tɾu fũn.sjuˈnaw]
nounmasculinepl: centros funcionais
functional center
1. A designated area or department within an organization that performs specific functions or operations
The company established a functional center for customer service in the downtown office.
A empresa estabeleceu um centro funcional de atendimento ao cliente no escritório do centro.
2. In urban planning, a concentrated area with mixed-use facilities serving a specific purpose or community
The new functional center includes shops, offices, and recreational spaces.
O novo centro funcional inclui lojas, escritórios e espaços de recreação.
3. In biology/neuroscience, a region of an organ or system specialized for particular physiological functions
The visual cortex is a functional center responsible for processing visual information.
O córtex visual é um centro funcional responsável pelo processamento de informações visuais.
Synonyms
núcleo funcionalpolo funcionalcentro de operaçõessetor funcional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
centro funcional
standard usage in business and urban planning contexts
São Paulo
centro funcional
commonly used in commercial and administrative contexts
Portugal
centro funcional
used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese, with emphasis in organizational contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

centro funcional de saúde
centro funcional urbano
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