outer ring

[ˈaʊtər rɪŋ]
nounpl: outer rings
anel externo
1. the outer circular or ring-shaped part of something, typically the farthest from the center
The outer ring of the city has experienced rapid development in recent years.
O anel externo da cidade experimentou desenvolvimento rápido nos últimos anos.
2. in mechanical contexts, the exterior circular component of a bearing or rotational device
The outer ring of the bearing was damaged and needed replacement.
O anel externo do rolamento foi danificado e precisava ser substituído.
3. a peripheral or outer zone in an urban area, typically less developed than the center
Many suburbs are located in the outer ring of metropolitan areas.
Muitos subúrbios estão localizados no anel externo de áreas metropolitanas.
In Brazilian urban planning, 'outer ring' or 'anel externo' is commonly used in discussions about metropolitan expansion and city infrastructure. The term reflects urbanization patterns where outer rings often represent less developed or rapidly developing suburban areas, contrasting with central business districts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outer zoneperipheral ringexternal ringouter circumferenceouter edge
Antonyms / Antônimos
inner ringcentercoreinner zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
anel externo
Standard term used in most contexts
Brazil - Urban Planning
periferia
Used when referring to outer rings of cities
Brazil - Engineering
anel externo
Technical term in mechanical and industrial contexts
Portugal
anel exterior
Portuguese preference for 'exterior' instead of 'externo'

Related Words

ringcircumferenceperipheryouterbearingannularconcentric

Related Idioms & Phrases

outer ring road
outer ring highway
outer ring commute
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