1. An informal human settlement characterized by inadequate housing, lack of basic services, insecure land tenure, and poor living conditions, typically found in urban areas of developing countries
The city's rapid growth led to the formation of several precarious settlements on the outskirts.
O crescimento rápido da cidade levou à formação de vários assentamentos precários nas periferias.
2. A residential area established without legal authorization or proper urban planning, often lacking access to clean water, sanitation, and electricity
Families living in precarious settlements face constant risks of eviction and disease.
Famílias que vivem em assentamentos precários enfrentam riscos constantes de despejo e doença.