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deserted area

[dɪˈzɜːrtɪd ˈɛəriə]
noun phrasepl: deserted areas
área deserta
1. A place that is empty or abandoned, with few or no people present
The explorers found themselves in a deserted area with no signs of civilization.
Os exploradores se encontraram em uma área deserta sem sinais de civilização.
2. A geographical location characterized by lack of inhabitants or human activity
The deserted area was perfect for the archaeological dig.
A área deserta era perfeita para a escavação arqueológica.
NYC Slang
ghost town (informal equivalent)
Synonyms
abandoned areaempty placeuninhabited regionbarren landscapewilderness
Antonyms
populated areainhabited regioncrowded placebustling districtbuilt-up area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área deserta
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
região abandonada
Alternative phrasing commonly used
São Paulo
área vazia
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
zona deserta
Preferred Portuguese usage, zona instead of área

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the middle of nowhere
back of beyond
land forsaken by God
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