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fenced area

[/fenst ˈɛəriə/]
nounpl: fenced areas
área cercada
1. An enclosed space surrounded by a fence or barrier
The children played in the fenced area of the backyard.
As crianças brincavam na área cercada do quintal.
2. A designated or restricted zone enclosed by fencing
This is a fenced area - no trespassing allowed.
Esta é uma área cercada - não é permitida a entrada de estranhos.
Synonyms
enclosed areafenced enclosurebounded spacecordoned area
Antonyms
open areaunfenced spaceaccessible area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área cercada
Most common translation
São Paulo
área vedada
Alternative form, slightly more formal
Portugal
zona vedada
Common in Portuguese European usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep within the fence
behind closed gates
restricted territory
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