loading area
[ˈloʊdɪŋ ˈɛriə]
nounpl: loading areas
zona de carregamento
1. A designated space or zone where goods, cargo, or materials are loaded onto vehicles, ships, or other transport vessels
The delivery truck backed up to the loading area to unload the shipment.
O caminhão de entrega recuou até a zona de carregamento para descarregar a remessa.
2. A specific location in a warehouse, port, or facility reserved for the process of loading merchandise
Please park your vehicle in the loading area only while actively loading cargo.
Por favor, estacione seu veículo na zona de carregamento apenas enquanto estiver carregando carga.
3. A designated section at a building entrance where passengers or cargo are temporarily placed for transport
The hotel has a loading area at the front entrance for guest luggage.
O hotel tem uma zona de carregamento na entrada principal para bagagem de hóspedes.
In Brazil and the USA, loading areas are commonly regulated spaces, especially in urban centers and commercial districts. In the USA, 'loading zone' is often used interchangeably and is frequently marked with yellow lines or signage. Parking in these areas without actively loading is typically prohibited and can result in fines. In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking contexts, these areas are particularly important in ports (portos) and large distribution centers (centros de distribuição).
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