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fronteiras disputadas

[fron-tay-ras dis-poo-TAH-das]
noun phrasefemininepl: fronteiras disputadas
disputed borders / contested boundaries
1. Territorial boundaries between nations or regions whose ownership or jurisdiction is contested by two or more parties
The disputed borders between India and Pakistan have been a source of conflict for decades.
As fronteiras disputadas entre Índia e Paquistão têm sido fonte de conflito há décadas.
2. Areas of land or maritime zones whose sovereignty is unclear or claimed by multiple entities
The status of the Golan Heights remains one of the world's most sensitive disputed borders.
O estatuto das Colinas de Golã permanece uma das fronteiras disputadas mais sensíveis do mundo.
Synonyms
territórios contestadosfronteiras controvertidaslimites em disputazonas de conflito territorial
Antonyms
fronteiras estabelecidasfronteiras reconhecidasfronteiras delimitadas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteiras disputadas
Standard usage in news and diplomatic contexts
Portugal
fronteiras em disputa / fronteiras controvertidas
Both forms commonly used in Portuguese media and political discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

acertar as contas com fronteiras disputadas
resolver questões de fronteiras disputadas
conflito sobre fronteiras disputadas
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