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term emphasizes both physical and conceptual separation, making it useful in discussions ranging from road safety to historical document analysis.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
separate sectionsdetached partsdisconnected segmentsindividual portionsdistinct areas
Antonyms / Antônimos
connected sectionsintegrated partsunified segmentscontinuous areasadjoining sections

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seções isoladas
Standard term used in formal and technical contexts
São Paulo
trechos isolados
Alternative term emphasizing road segments or stretches
Rio de Janeiro
seções afastadas
Emphasizes remoteness or distance rather than isolation
Portugal
secções isoladas
Uses European Portuguese spelling with 'cc'; same meaning as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

segregatedseparatedcompartmentalizedfragmentedsectionalpartitioneddisconnectedremote areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

in isolation
cut off from
removed from context
set apart
standing alone
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