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main area

[/meɪn ˈɛəriə/]
nounpl: main areas
área principal
1. The most important or central section of a space, building, or region
The main area of the shopping mall is where most customers gather.
A área principal do shopping é onde a maioria dos clientes se reúne.
2. The primary zone or section designated for a specific purpose
The main area of the park includes the playground and picnic tables.
A área principal do parque inclui o parque infantil e as mesas de piquenique.
Synonyms
main sectioncentral areaprimary zoneprincipal spacecore area
Antonyms
secondary areaperipheral areamarginal areaminor section

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área principal
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
área central
Often used interchangeably
Portugal
zona principal
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the main area
main area of concern
main area of focus
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