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designated area

[ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd ˈɛriə]
nounpl: designated areas
área designada
1. A specific region or zone that has been officially assigned or marked for a particular purpose or use
Please park your vehicle only in the designated area.
Por favor, estacione seu veículo apenas na área designada.
2. A location that has been officially set apart by authority for a specific function or activity
Smoking is prohibited outside the designated area.
É proibido fumar fora da área designada.
3. In environmental or legal contexts, a protected or reserved zone established for conservation or regulation
The designated area for wildlife protection is off-limits to the public.
A área designada para proteção da vida selvagem é proibida ao público.
Synonyms
designated zoneassigned areamarked areaspecified locationdelimited space
Antonyms
unrestricted areaopen areaundesignated space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área designada
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
área demarcada
Alternative common term emphasizing marked boundaries
São Paulo
zona designada
Often used in urban planning and traffic contexts
Portugal
zona designada
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay within the designated area
outside the designated area
mark out a designated area
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