isolated sections
[/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.tɪd ˈsɛk.ʃənz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural form)
seções isoladas
1. distinct or separate parts of a larger whole that are physically or conceptually separated from other parts
The highway has several isolated sections that are prone to flooding during heavy rains.
A rodovia tem várias seções isoladas que são propensas a alagamentos durante chuvas intensas.
2. portions of text, documents, or materials that are removed from their original context or separated from surrounding content
The researcher analyzed isolated sections of the ancient manuscript to determine its authenticity.
O pesquisador analisou seções isoladas do manuscrito antigo para determinar sua autenticidade.
3. segments of a population, territory, or system that are disconnected or have limited contact with other segments
The pandemic affected isolated sections of the community more severely than others.
A pandemia afetou seções isoladas da comunidade de forma mais severa do que outras.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in technical, academic, and administrative contexts, particularly when discussing infrastructure, textual analysis, or social demographics. In Portugal, the spelling 'secções isoladas' is preferred. The term emphasizes both physical and conceptual separation, making it useful in discussions ranging from road safety to historical document analysis.
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