← Back to Fala2Me

disputed areas

[/dɪˈspjuːtəd ˈɛəriəz/]
noun
áreas disputadas
1. Territories or regions whose ownership, control, or sovereignty is contested between two or more parties, nations, or groups
The disputed areas between the two countries have been a source of conflict for decades.
As áreas disputadas entre os dois países têm sido uma fonte de conflito há décadas.
2. Geographical zones where territorial claims overlap or are contested by multiple stakeholders
International mediators are trying to resolve issues in the disputed areas.
Mediadores internacionais estão tentando resolver questões nas áreas disputadas.
Synonyms
contested territoriesdisputed territoriescontested regionscontentious areasconflict zones
Antonyms
undisputed areasagreed territoriesneutral zones

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas disputadas
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
áreas em disputa
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
áreas disputadas
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bone of contention
gray area
point of contention
terra incognita
no man's land
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →