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countryside regions

[/ˈkʌntrisaɪd ˈriːdʒənz/]
nounpl: countryside regions
regiões rurais
1. Areas of land outside cities and towns characterized by agricultural activities, natural landscapes, and lower population density
The countryside regions of France are known for their vineyards and charming villages.
As regiões rurais da França são conhecidas pelos seus vinhedos e aldeias encantadoras.
2. Geographic areas predominantly composed of farms, forests, and open spaces rather than urban development
Many families moved to countryside regions to escape the noise of the city.
Muitas famílias se mudaram para regiões rurais para escapar do barulho da cidade.
Synonyms
rural areasrural regionsfarm countryprovincesoutskirts
Antonyms
urban areascitiesmetropolitan regionsdowntown areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regiões rurais / zona rural
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
interior / regiões do interior
Often used to refer to areas outside São Paulo city
Rio de Janeiro
regiões rurais / interior fluminense
Interior fluminense refers to rural Rio de Janeiro state
Portugal
zonas rurais / regiões do interior
Common term in European Portuguese for rural areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the land
country life
away from the madding crowd
off the beaten path
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