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outlying areas

[ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ ˈɛriəz]
noun
áreas periféricas
1. regions or districts located on the outer edges or boundaries of a city, town, or central area; remote or distant zones
The company expanded its operations to outlying areas to reach more customers.
A empresa expandiu suas operações para áreas periféricas para alcançar mais clientes.
2. sparsely populated zones outside the main urban center
Many families have moved to outlying areas in search of more affordable housing.
Muitas famílias se mudaram para áreas periféricas em busca de moradia mais acessível.
NYC Slang
the outer boroughs; the sticks
Synonyms
peripheral areasouter regionssuburban zonesremote districtsfringe areas
Antonyms
central areasdowntownurban centerinner city

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas periféricas; áreas afastadas; arredores
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
zonas afastadas; bairros periféricos
often refers to less developed neighborhoods
São Paulo
áreas periféricas; subúrbios; região metropolitana
frequently used in urban planning contexts
Portugal
áreas periféricas; zonas afastadas; arredores
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese but may emphasize distance more

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the middle of nowhere
out in the boondocks
away from the beaten path
nas imediações
nos arredores
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