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guarded space

[/ˈɡɑːrdɪd speɪs/]
nounpl: guarded spaces
espaço vigiado
1. An area that is protected, monitored, or controlled by security personnel or systems to prevent unauthorized access or ensure safety
The airport terminal is a guarded space with security checkpoints at every entrance.
O terminal do aeroporto é um espaço vigiado com pontos de segurança em todas as entradas.
2. A physical or metaphorical area where boundaries are maintained and access is restricted
She needed a guarded space to process her emotions after the trauma.
Ela precisava de um espaço protegido para processar suas emoções após o trauma.
Synonyms
protected areasecured spacemonitored arearestricted zonesafe zone
Antonyms
open spacepublic areaunguarded spaceunrestricted area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço vigiado
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
área de segurança
Often used in security contexts
São Paulo
espaço protegido
Commonly used in business and institutional settings
Portugal
espaço vigiado ou área resguardada
Both terms used, with resguardada emphasizing protection

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind closed doors
safe haven
fortress mentality
keeping someone at arm's length
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