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hazardous areas

[/ˈhæzərdəs ˈɛriəz/]
nounpl: hazardous areas
áreas perigosas
1. Regions or zones where there is a significant risk of danger, injury, or harm due to physical, chemical, biological, or environmental hazards
The factory has several hazardous areas where workers must wear protective equipment.
A fábrica tem várias áreas perigosas onde os trabalhadores devem usar equipamento de proteção.
2. Locations classified as dangerous due to potential exposure to toxic substances, explosives, or other harmful conditions
Hazardous areas in the chemical plant are clearly marked with warning signs.
As áreas perigosas da planta química estão claramente marcadas com sinais de aviso.
Synonyms
dangerous zonesrisk areasunsafe locationscontaminated zonesrestricted areas
Antonyms
safe areassecure zonesprotected areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas perigosas
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
áreas de risco
Alternative term emphasizing risk assessment
São Paulo
zonas perigosas
More formal usage in industrial contexts
Portugal
áreas perigosas
Standard term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

enter at your own risk
no trespassing zone
danger zone
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