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impure area

[ɪmˈpjʊr ˈɛəriə]
nounpl: impure areas
área impura
1. A region or zone considered contaminated, unclean, or not meeting purity standards, whether physically, spiritually, or ritually
The construction site was designated as an impure area due to hazardous materials.
O canteiro de obras foi designado como uma área impura devido aos materiais perigosos.
2. In religious or cultural contexts, a space that is ritually or spiritually unclean according to specific traditions or beliefs
In certain traditions, the impure area must be purified before entering the temple.
Em certas tradições, a área impura deve ser purificada antes de entrar no templo.
Synonyms
contaminated areaunclean zonepolluted regiondefiled space
Antonyms
pure areaclean zonesacred spacesterile environment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área impura
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
zona impura
Alternative phrasing commonly used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

tainted ground
unhallowed space
contaminated zone
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