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marginal areas

[ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəl ˈɛəriəz]
nounpl: N/A (plural form)
áreas marginais
1. Geographic regions located at the edges or periphery of a city, country, or territory, often characterized by lower economic development and limited infrastructure
The government invested in development projects in marginal areas to reduce inequality.
O governo investiu em projetos de desenvolvimento nas áreas marginais para reduzir a desigualdade.
2. Regions with minimal economic activity, limited resources, or social disadvantage
Healthcare services are scarce in marginal areas of the country.
Os serviços de saúde são escassos nas áreas marginais do país.
3. Border regions or frontier areas between territories
Trade agreements affect marginal areas between the two nations.
Os acordos comerciais afetam as áreas marginais entre as duas nações.
NYC Slang
outer boroughs, hood
Synonyms
peripheral areasfringe areasoutlying regionsdisadvantaged areasunderdeveloped regions
Antonyms
central areasdeveloped regionsurban centerscore areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas marginais
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese, often referring to urban peripheries and socioeconomically disadvantaged regions
Rio de Janeiro
áreas marginais; periferias
Commonly used interchangeably with 'periferias' to describe favela regions and outlying neighborhoods
São Paulo
áreas marginais; regiões periféricas
Often refers to suburban regions on the city outskirts with limited services
Portugal
áreas periféricas; zonas marginais
More formal usage; often used in geographic and administrative contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the margins of society
marginalized communities
the edge of development
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