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clear area

[/klɪr ˈɛriə/]
nounpl: clear areas
área livre
1. An unobstructed space free from obstacles, vegetation, or structures
The hikers found a clear area in the forest to set up camp.
Os caminhantes encontraram uma área livre na floresta para montar o acampamento.
2. In aviation, a zone around an airport or runway free from tall objects that could interfere with aircraft operations
The airport requires maintaining a clear area around the runway.
O aeroporto exige manter uma área livre ao redor da pista.
3. A space with good visibility and no visual obstructions
We need a clear area to see the entire horizon.
Precisamos de uma área livre para ver o horizonte inteiro.
Synonyms
open spaceunobstructed spaceclearingvacant areafree space
Antonyms
cluttered areaobstructed spacecongested areaenclosed space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área livre
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
espaço aberto
Alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
área desimpedida
Technical/formal usage, especially in construction
Portugal
área clara
Less common than 'área livre'; more formal context

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear the area
keep an area clear
in the clear
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