lugar inadequado

[ˈlu.ɡɐɾ ĩ.nɐ.dɛ.ˈkwa.du]

noun phrasemasculinepl: lugares inadequados

inappropriate place / unsuitable location

1. A location or space that is not suitable, proper, or fitting for a particular purpose or activity

The basement is an inadequate place for storing food.

O porão é um lugar inadequado para armazenar alimentos.

2. A location where someone or something should not be or does not belong

This is an inadequate place for children to play.

Este é um lugar inadequado para as crianças brincarem.

NYC Slang

wrong spot / bad place / not the right place for it

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

lugar inadequado

Standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

lugar inadequado

Common in formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

lugar inadequado

Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'lugar impróprio' colloquially

Portugal

local inadequado

More commonly used than 'lugar' in formal Portuguese

estar fora do lugar (to be out of place)

lugar de fala (place of speech/perspective)

não é o melhor lugar (it's not the best place)

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