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narrow area
[/ˈnæroʊ ˈɛriə/]
noun
pl: narrow areas
área estreita
1.
A space or region that is limited in width or breadth; a confined or restricted zone
The narrow area between the two buildings made it difficult to pass through.
A área estreita entre os dois edifícios tornava difícil passar.
2.
A passage or corridor with limited width
We had to squeeze through the narrow area to reach the back room.
Tivemos que nos espremer pela área estreita para chegar à sala dos fundos.
3.
A specific zone or field with limited scope or focus
The research focused on a narrow area of specialization.
A pesquisa se concentrou em uma área estreita de especialização.
NYC Slang
tight squeeze
Synonyms
tight space
confined area
restricted zone
passageway
corridor
Antonyms
wide area
spacious area
open space
broad region
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
área estreita
Most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
beco
Used informally for narrow alleys or passages
São Paulo
área limitada
Formal usage in urban planning contexts
Portugal
zona estreita
Preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
in a tight spot
squeeze through
confined space
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