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perilous region

[ˈperɪləs ˈriːdʒən]
noun phrasepl: perilous regions / regiões perigosas
região perigosa
1. An area or territory characterized by danger, hazards, or threats to safety and wellbeing
The explorers ventured into a perilous region filled with wild animals and treacherous terrain.
Os exploradores aventuraram-se em uma região perigosa cheia de animais selvagens e terreno traiçoeiro.
2. A geographical area with political instability, conflict, or crime
Aid workers operate in perilous regions affected by civil unrest.
Trabalhadores humanitários operam em regiões perigosas afetadas por conflitos civis.
NYC Slang
sketchy area / rough neighborhood
Synonyms
dangerous areahazardous zoneunsafe territoryrisky locationtreacherous terrain
Antonyms
safe regionsecure areapeaceful territoryprotected zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região perigosa
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
região perigosa / zona de risco
zona de risco commonly used in urban contexts
São Paulo
região perigosa / área de risco
área de risco frequently used
Portugal
região perigosa / zona de perigo
zona de perigo is more commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

venture into dangerous waters
tread in treacherous territory
enter the lion's den
go into the belly of the beast
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