outer part

[ˈaʊtər pɑːrt]
nounpl: outer parts
parte externa
1. the external or surface portion of something; the part that is on the outside
The outer part of the apple is red.
A parte externa da maçã é vermelha.
2. the peripheral or marginal area of a region, city, or structure
They built a house in the outer part of the city.
Eles construíram uma casa na parte externa da cidade.
3. the surface layer that covers or encloses something
The outer part of the building needs repair.
A parte externa do prédio precisa de conserto.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'parte externa' is the standard technical term used in construction, medicine, and general description. In casual speech, especially in Rio de Janeiro, 'parte de fora' is often preferred. This phrase is commonly used when describing urban geography, distinguishing between central (centro) and peripheral (periferia) areas of cities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exterioroutsidesurfaceexternal partouter surface
Antonyms / Antônimos
inner partinteriorinsidecorecenter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parte externa
most common and neutral term
Rio de Janeiro
parte de fora
colloquial variation commonly used in speech
São Paulo
parte externa
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
parte exterior
preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Words

exteriorperipheryboundarysurfaceouter layerouter edge

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the outer part of town
the outer part of the envelope
from the outer part inward
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