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clogged areas

[ˈklɑːɡd ˈɛəriəz]
nounpl: clogged areas
áreas entupidas
1. regions or spaces that are blocked or obstructed, preventing normal flow or passage
The clogged areas in the drainage system need to be cleared immediately.
As áreas entupidas no sistema de drenagem precisam ser limpas imediatamente.
2. congested or blocked zones, particularly in traffic or urban contexts
Traffic was heavy in the clogged areas of downtown during rush hour.
O trânsito estava intenso nas áreas congestionadas do centro durante a hora de pico.
3. obstructed sections in pipes, tubes, or vessels preventing fluid movement
The doctor identified clogged areas in the patient's arteries.
O médico identificou áreas obstruídas nas artérias do paciente.
Synonyms
blocked areascongested areasobstructed areascongestion zones
Antonyms
clear areasopen areasunobstructed areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas entupidas
most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
áreas congestionadas
preferred for traffic-related contexts
São Paulo
áreas obstruídas
technical usage, especially in medical or plumbing contexts
Portugal
zonas entupidas
Portuguese preference for 'zonas' instead of 'áreas'

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear the clogged areas
reduce clogging in problem areas
address the bottleneck
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