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general areas

[/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈɛriəz/]
nounpl: general areas
áreas gerais
1. Broad or wide regions; zones that are not specifically defined or limited
The general areas of the park are open to the public.
As áreas gerais do parque estão abertas ao público.
2. Fields or domains of knowledge or activity that are not narrowly specialized
We discussed general areas of concern in the meeting.
Discutimos áreas gerais de preocupação na reunião.
3. Approximate or undefined territories without specific boundaries
The general areas where the accident occurred were cordoned off.
As áreas gerais onde ocorreu o acidente foram isoladas.
Synonyms
broad regionswide zonesgeneral zonesapproximate areasundefined territories
Antonyms
specific areasparticular zonesdefined regionsrestricted areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas gerais
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
áreas gerais
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
áreas gerais
Standard usage, sometimes used in urban planning discussions
Portugal
áreas gerais
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

in general
general rule of thumb
generally speaking
por via de regra
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