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dangerous location

[/ˈdeɪndʒərəs loʊˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: dangerous locations
local perigoso
1. A place or area where there is a high risk of harm, injury, or death due to hazardous conditions, activities, or circumstances
The construction site was declared a dangerous location after the accident.
O local de construção foi declarado um local perigoso após o acidente.
2. An area with poor safety conditions, crime rates, or environmental hazards
The downtown alley became a dangerous location at night.
O beco do centro se tornou um local perigoso à noite.
NYC Slang
hot spot / danger zone / rough neighborhood
Synonyms
hazardous areaunsafe placerisky locationperilous site
Antonyms
safe placesecure locationsafe zoneprotected area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
local perigoso / zona de risco
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
área perigosa / boca de fumo
Can reference drug-dealing areas; context-dependent
São Paulo
local perigoso / reduto
Standard usage, sometimes 'reduto' for gang-controlled areas
Portugal
local perigoso / zona perigosa
Formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

steer clear of dangerous locations
avoid like the plague
stay away from that area
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