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obvious places

[/ˈɒbviəs ˈpleɪsɪz/]
noun phrase
lugares óbvios
1. locations or spots that are easily noticed, expected, or the first ones to be considered
The police searched all the obvious places first, like under the bed and in the closet.
A polícia procurou nos lugares óbvios primeiro, como debaixo da cama e no armário.
2. predictable or conventional locations that come to mind naturally
Don't hide the keys in obvious places where thieves would look.
Não esconda as chaves em lugares óbvios onde os ladrões procurariam.
Synonyms
expected placespredictable locationscommon spotsevident areasapparent locations
Antonyms
hidden placesobscure locationsunexpected placesconcealed spotsunlikely areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lugares óbvios
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
sítios óbvios
alternate usage preferring 'sítios' over 'lugares' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

the first place to look
where everyone would expect
right under your nose
in plain sight
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