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concealed areas

[kənˈsiːld ˈɛəriəz]
nounpl: concealed areas
áreas encobertas
1. Spaces or locations that are hidden from view or kept out of sight
The inspector searched the concealed areas behind the walls.
O inspetor procurou nas áreas encobertas atrás das paredes.
2. Regions that are deliberately obscured or not readily accessible
Concealed areas in the attic revealed forgotten items.
As áreas encobertas no sótão revelaram itens esquecidos.
3. Parts of something designed to be hidden or private
The building's concealed areas required special permits to access.
As áreas encobertas do edifício exigiam licenças especiais para acesso.
Synonyms
hidden areasobscured spacescovered sectionssecluded zones
Antonyms
open areasexposed spacesvisible regionspublic areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas encobertas
Most common usage in Brazil
General Brazilian
áreas escondidas
Alternative colloquial form
Portugal
áreas encobertas
Standard European Portuguese
Portugal
zonas ocultadas
More formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind closed doors
in the shadows
out of sight, out of mind
sweep under the rug
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