forbidden areas
[/fərˈbɪdən ˈɛriəz/]
nounpl: forbidden areas
áreas proibidas
1. Zones or regions where entry, access, or activity is not permitted or prohibited by law, regulation, or authority
The military base contains several forbidden areas that civilians cannot access.
A base militar contém várias áreas proibidas que civis não podem acessar.
2. Locations restricted due to danger, security concerns, or safety hazards
The construction site has forbidden areas marked with warning signs.
O canteiro de obras tem áreas proibidas marcadas com placas de advertência.
3. Metaphorically, subjects or topics that are considered taboo or inappropriate to discuss
In some families, certain topics are forbidden areas of conversation.
Em algumas famílias, certos tópicos são áreas proibidas de conversa.
In Brazil, forbidden areas are commonly marked with signs reading 'Área Proibida' or 'Proibida a Entrada' in public spaces, military installations, and construction sites. The concept is taken seriously in both Brazilian and American contexts, with legal consequences for trespassing. In colloquial usage, the phrase can also metaphorically refer to taboo subjects in social conversations.
NYC Slang
off-limits zones / no-go zones
Related Idioms & Phrases
venture into forbidden territory
cross into forbidden areas
stray into forbidden grounds
keep out of forbidden zones
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