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extensive area
[ɪkˈstɛnsɪv ˈɛriə]
noun
pl: extensive areas
área extensa
1.
a large region or space that covers a significant amount of land or surface
The park covers an extensive area of over 500 acres.
O parque cobre uma área extensa de mais de 500 acres.
2.
a broad or wide expanse of territory or space
The forest fire spread across an extensive area in a matter of days.
O incêndio florestal se espalhou por uma área extensa em questão de dias.
Synonyms
large area
vast expanse
broad territory
wide region
spacious domain
Antonyms
small area
confined space
limited area
narrow region
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
área extensa
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
área extensa
common in urban and rural contexts
São Paulo
área extensa
frequently used in commercial and real estate contexts
Portugal
zona extensa
alternative usage with 'zona' preferred in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
far and wide
over a wide area
across the board
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