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obstructed space

[/əbˈstrʌktɪd speɪs/]
nounpl: obstructed spaces
espaço obstruído
1. An area or room that has its view, passage, or function blocked or hindered by an obstacle
The obstructed space behind the building made it difficult to access.
O espaço obstruído atrás do edifício dificultava o acesso.
2. In architecture or real estate, a portion of a room or structure with limited visibility or usable area due to structural elements
The apartment had an obstructed space under the stairs that could not be utilized.
O apartamento tinha um espaço obstruído embaixo das escadas que não podia ser utilizado.
3. A theater or venue seat with a blocked or partial view of the stage or performance area
We were warned that our tickets were for obstructed space seating.
Fomos avisados que nossos ingressos eram para assentos em espaço obstruído.
Synonyms
blocked spacehindered spacerestricted spacelimited view space
Antonyms
open spaceunobstructed spaceclear spaceaccessible space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço obstruído
standard usage in real estate and architecture
São Paulo
espaço fechado/bloqueado
alternative phrasing more common in commercial contexts
Portugal
espaço obstruído
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

obstructed view seat
partially obstructed space
fully obstructed space
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