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open space

[/ˈoʊpən speɪs/]
nounpl: open spaces
espaço aberto
1. An area of land that is not built on and is accessible to the public
The city has several parks and open spaces for recreation.
A cidade tem vários parques e espaços abertos para recreação.
2. An unoccupied or uncluttered area
We need more open space in this office for employees to work comfortably.
Precisamos de mais espaço aberto neste escritório para os funcionários trabalharem confortavelmente.
3. A gap or empty area between objects or structures
There is open space between the buildings allowing for better ventilation.
Há espaço aberto entre os edifícios permitindo melhor ventilação.
Synonyms
vacant spaceunoccupied areaclearinggreen spaceplazaopen area
Antonyms
enclosed spaceclosed spacecrowded areabuilt-up area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço aberto
Most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
espaço livre
Alternative commonly used in urban planning discussions
São Paulo
espaço aberto / área verde
Used interchangeably, especially in urban context
Portugal
espaço aberto / zona verde
Similar to Brazilian usage with local variations

Related Idioms & Phrases

wide open spaces
breathing room
elbow room
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