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private area

[/ˈpraɪvət ˈɛriə/]
nounpl: private areas
área privada
1. A space or location designated for exclusive use by a specific person or group, not open to the public
The VIP lounge is a private area for members only.
O lounge VIP é uma área privada apenas para membros.
2. The genital and intimate parts of the human body
Children should be taught about protecting their private areas.
As crianças devem ser ensinadas a proteger suas áreas privadas.
3. A restricted zone within a property or establishment not accessible to the general public
Employees only are allowed in the private area behind the counter.
Apenas funcionários são permitidos na área privada atrás do balcão.
Synonyms
private spacerestricted areaexclusive zoneintimate area
Antonyms
public areacommon areaopen space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área privada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
área privada
Common in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
área privada
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
área privada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep something private
respect someone's privacy
private and confidential
no trespassing on private property
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