1. A physical or psychological threshold or transitional space between two states, places, or conditions; a space of ambiguity, uncertainty, or disorientation
The airport terminal is a liminal space where travelers exist between their departure and arrival cities.
O terminal do aeroporto é um espaço liminal onde os viajantes existem entre suas cidades de partida e chegada.
2. In anthropology and sociology, a transitional phase in a ritual or rite of passage where individuals are neither in their previous state nor their new one
Adolescence is considered a liminal space between childhood and adulthood.
A adolescência é considerada um espaço liminal entre a infância e a idade adulta.
3. In aesthetic and internet culture, an uncanny or eerie-looking space that appears familiar yet strange and unsettling
The abandoned shopping mall is a perfect example of a liminal space in urban photography.
O shopping abandonado é um exemplo perfeito de espaço liminal na fotografia urbana.