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dangerous area

[ˈdeɪndʒərəs ˈeriə]
nounpl: dangerous areas
área perigosa
1. A location or zone where there is a significant risk of harm, injury, or threat to safety
The construction site is a dangerous area; unauthorized personnel are not allowed.
O canteiro de obras é uma área perigosa; pessoal não autorizado não é permitido.
2. A neighborhood or region with high crime rates or violence
That neighborhood has become a dangerous area after dark.
Aquele bairro se tornou uma área perigosa após o anoitecer.
3. A zone with hazardous conditions such as unstable structures, toxic substances, or electrical hazards
Workers must wear protective equipment in this dangerous area.
Os trabalhadores devem usar equipamento de proteção nesta área perigosa.
NYC Slang
bad neighborhood, rough area, hood
Synonyms
hazardous zonerisk areaunsafe locationcrime-ridden neighborhoodperilous region
Antonyms
safe areasecure locationsafe zoneprotected area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área perigosa
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
área de risco
Commonly used to describe crime-ridden neighborhoods
São Paulo
zona perigosa
Alternative formal usage in business and safety contexts
Portugal
zona perigosa
Preferred term in Portuguese Portuguese; also 'área de risco'

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay away from dangerous areas
venture into dangerous territory
warning sign of a dangerous area
no-go zone
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