← Back to Fala2Me

modern area

[ˈmɒd.ən ˈɛə.i.ə]
nounpl: modern areas
área moderna
1. A contemporary or recently developed section of a city, region, or space characterized by new construction, updated infrastructure, and current architectural or urban design standards
The downtown area has transformed into a modern area with new office buildings and shopping centers.
A área do centro se transformou em uma área moderna com novos edifícios de escritórios e centros comerciais.
2. A district or zone designed according to contemporary standards and featuring up-to-date facilities and amenities
The tech park is located in the modern area of the city.
O parque tecnológico fica localizado na área moderna da cidade.
Synonyms
contemporary areanew developmentup-to-date districtmodern districtmodernized zone
Antonyms
old areahistoric districtancient areaoutdated zonetraditional neighborhood

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área moderna
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
área moderna / zona moderna
Both terms commonly used in urban planning contexts
Rio de Janeiro
área moderna
Standard usage, often referring to newer neighborhoods
Portugal
zona moderna / área contemporânea
Both terms used; 'zona' more common in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

state-of-the-art area
up-and-coming neighborhood
newly developed district
cutting-edge zone
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →