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prohibited areas

[prəˈhɪbɪtɪd ˈɛriəz]
nounpl: prohibited areas
áreas proibidas
1. Zones or regions where entry, access, or certain activities are officially forbidden or restricted by law, regulation, or authority
The military base has several prohibited areas marked with warning signs.
A base militar tem várias áreas proibidas marcadas com placas de aviso.
2. Designated spaces restricted from public use for safety, security, or environmental protection reasons
Swimming in prohibited areas of the beach can result in fines.
Nadar em áreas proibidas da praia pode resultar em multas.
Synonyms
restricted areasoff-limits zonesno-go areasforbidden zonesclosed areas
Antonyms
open areasaccessible areaspublic areaspermitted areasunrestricted zones

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas proibidas
standard usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
áreas proibidas
commonly used in official signage
São Paulo
áreas proibidas
standard in legal and administrative contexts
Portugal
zonas proibidas
preferred terminology in Portugal; 'zonas' is more common than 'áreas'

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep out of prohibited areas
breach prohibited areas
violate prohibited areas
no trespassing in prohibited areas
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