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enclosed space

[ɪnˈkloʊzd speɪs]
nounpl: enclosed spaces
espaço fechado
1. An area or room that is completely surrounded by walls, doors, or barriers, preventing entry or exit without opening them
The parking garage is an enclosed space that requires a key card to enter.
A garagem de estacionamento é um espaço fechado que requer um cartão de acesso.
2. A confined or bounded area within a larger structure
The patio furniture was stored in an enclosed space during winter.
Os móveis do pátio foram armazenados em um espaço fechado durante o inverno.
Synonyms
closed areaconfined spacesealed roomcompartmentchamber
Antonyms
open spaceoutdoor areaexposed area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço fechado
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
espaço fechado
Standard usage
São Paulo
espaço fechado
Standard usage, also 'ambiente fechado'
Portugal
espaço encerrado
Preferred in Portugal; 'espaço fechado' also acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a confined space
behind closed doors
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