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comfort zone

[ˈkʌmfərt zoʊn]
nounpl: comfort zones
zona de conforto
1. A state or situation in which a person feels safe, secure, and at ease, where they experience little stress or anxiety
She decided to leave her comfort zone and try a new career.
Ela decidiu sair de sua zona de conforto e tentar uma nova carreira.
2. The range of activities or environments where a person performs at their best without experiencing excessive fear or anxiety
Public speaking is outside my comfort zone.
Falar em público está fora da minha zona de conforto.
Synonyms
safe spacefamiliar territoryplace of easesecure environment
Antonyms
challenge zonepanic zonestretch zoneunfamiliar territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de conforto
Most common and widely used across Brazil
São Paulo
zona de conforto
Standard usage, also used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
zona de conforto
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
zona de conforto
Same usage as Brazil, also used in professional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

step out of one's comfort zone
push beyond the comfort zone
stay within one's comfort zone
expand one's comfort zone
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