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outer edges
[ˈaʊtər ˈɛdʒɪz]
noun
bordas exteriores
1.
the outermost limits or boundaries of something; the peripheral areas
The outer edges of the forest were less dense than the interior.
As bordas exteriores da floresta eram menos densas que o interior.
2.
the extreme or remote areas at the limits of a region or surface
We explored the outer edges of the city to find new neighborhoods.
Exploramos as bordas exteriores da cidade para encontrar novos bairros.
NYC Slang
the edges, the outskirts
Synonyms
periphery
borders
boundaries
margins
fringes
limits
Antonyms
center
core
middle
interior
heart
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
bordas exteriores
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
extremidades
alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
periferias
often used when referring to urban areas
Portugal
margens exteriores
formal usage preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the outer edges
push to the outer edges
live on the outer edges
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