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peripheral areas

[pəˈrɪfərəl ˈɛriəz]
nounpl: peripheral areas
áreas periféricas
1. Geographic regions located on the outer edges or margins of a city, country, or territory; areas distant from the center or main urban core
The peripheral areas of the city lack adequate public transportation infrastructure.
As áreas periféricas da cidade carecem de infraestrutura adequada de transporte público.
2. Regions economically or socially marginalized; areas with lower development or investment compared to central zones
Government initiatives aim to improve living conditions in peripheral areas.
Iniciativas governamentais visam melhorar as condições de vida nas áreas periféricas.
NYC Slang
outer boroughs, the outer rings
Synonyms
outlying areasmarginal areassuburban areasfringe areasouter regions
Antonyms
central areasdowntowncore regionsurban centers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas periféricas
Most common term; often refers to economically disadvantaged neighborhoods on city outskirts
São Paulo
periferia
Shortened form commonly used; carries socioeconomic connotations
Rio de Janeiro
áreas periféricas
Standard usage; sometimes refers to favela regions
Portugal
áreas periféricas
Standard European Portuguese; more neutral geographic connotation

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the periphery
marginalizado(a)
nas margens da cidade
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