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dimmed area
[/dɪmd ˈɛəriə/]
noun
pl: dimmed areas
área escurecida
1.
A space or region where lighting has been reduced or made darker
The dimmed area near the stage created an atmospheric effect for the concert.
A área escurecida perto do palco criou um efeito atmosférico para o concerto.
2.
A zone with reduced visibility due to low light conditions
He stumbled in the dimmed area of the hallway.
Ele tropeçou na área escurecida do corredor.
Synonyms
shadowed area
darkened space
low-light zone
poorly lit area
Antonyms
brightly lit area
well-lit space
illuminated area
bright zone
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
área escurecida
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
área com luz reduzida
Alternative phrasing commonly used in São Paulo
Portugal
zona escurecida
Preferred terminology in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the shadows
in dim lighting
low-light conditions
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