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perilous zone
[/ˈpɛrɪləs zoʊn/]
noun
pl: perilous zones
zona perigosa
1.
An area or region that is dangerous and poses significant risk to safety or well-being
The mountain climbers had to navigate through a perilous zone filled with crevasses and avalanche risks.
Os alpinistas tiveram que navegar por uma zona perigosa repleta de crevasses e riscos de avalanche.
2.
A geographical or situational area where hazardous conditions exist
The border region has become a perilous zone due to ongoing conflict.
A região fronteiriça tornou-se uma zona perigosa devido ao conflito contínuo.
NYC Slang
danger zone
Synonyms
dangerous area
hazardous zone
risk area
unsafe region
treacherous territory
Antonyms
safe zone
secure area
protected region
safe haven
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
zona perigosa
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
área de risco
Commonly used in urban safety contexts
São Paulo
zona de perigo
Formal usage in safety documentation
Portugal
zona perigosa
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the line of fire
walking on thin ice
playing with fire
a minefield
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