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outside units

[/ˈaʊtsaɪd ˈjuːnɪts/]
nounpl: outside units
unidades externas
1. Separate residential or commercial units located on the exterior of a building or property
The apartment building has several outside units with private entrances.
O prédio de apartamentos tem várias unidades externas com entradas privadas.
2. External components or modules that operate independently from a main system
The HVAC system includes outside units for air conditioning.
O sistema de HVAC inclui unidades externas para ar condicionado.
3. Temporary or auxiliary structures positioned outside the main building perimeter
The construction site has outside units for worker facilities.
O canteiro de obras tem unidades externas para as instalações dos trabalhadores.
Synonyms
external unitsoutdoor unitsexterior unitsauxiliary units
Antonyms
inside unitsinterior unitsinternal units

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidades externas
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
unidades externas
Standard usage in commercial real estate
Portugal
unidades exteriores
Preferred term in Portuguese real estate

Related Idioms & Phrases

outside the box
on the outside
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