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illuminated area

[/ɪˈluːmɪneɪtɪd ˈeriə/]
nounpl: illuminated areas
área iluminada
1. A space or region that is lit up or brightened by artificial or natural light
The illuminated area around the stadium was perfect for the evening event.
A área iluminada ao redor do estádio foi perfeita para o evento noturno.
2. In technical contexts, the portion of a surface that receives adequate lighting for visibility
The camera focused on the illuminated area of the archaeological site.
A câmera focou na área iluminada do sítio arqueológico.
Synonyms
lit arealighted zonebright spaceilluminated zone
Antonyms
dark areashadowy regionunlit spaceobscured area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área iluminada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
zona iluminada
Alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
área iluminada
Formal and technical usage
Portugal
zona iluminada
More commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the spotlight
under the lights
to bring to light
shed light on
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