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.

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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

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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