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.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the outer part of town
the outer part of the envelope
from the outer part inward
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