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dense regions

[/dens ˈriːdʒənz/]
noun
regiões densas
1. Areas with a high concentration or compactness of matter, population, or other elements
The dense regions of the city are characterized by tall buildings and heavy traffic.
As regiões densas da cidade são caracterizadas por edifícios altos e trânsito intenso.
2. In physics or astronomy, areas with high mass concentration or particle density
Scientists study the dense regions within neutron stars.
Os cientistas estudam as regiões densas dentro das estrelas de nêutrons.
3. In forestry or ecology, areas with thick vegetation or high tree concentration
The dense regions of the rainforest are difficult to navigate.
As regiões densas da floresta tropical são difíceis de navegar.
Synonyms
compact areasconcentrated zonesthick regionsheavily populated areas
Antonyms
sparse regionsdispersed areasthin regionslow-density areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regiões densas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
áreas densamente povoadas
More common in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
regiões densas
Standard usage
Portugal
regiões densas
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

thick as thieves
packed to the gills
wall-to-wall
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