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quiet areas

[/ˈkwaɪ.ət ˈɛr.i.əz/]
nounpl: quiet areas
áreas silenciosas
1. Spaces or zones designed or designated to have minimal noise, where quiet and peace are maintained or expected
The library has quiet areas for studying without distractions.
A biblioteca tem áreas silenciosas para estudar sem distrações.
2. Sections of public or residential spaces where noise levels are regulated or kept low
Quiet areas in hospitals help patients recover more peacefully.
As áreas silenciosas em hospitais ajudam os pacientes a se recuperarem mais tranquilamente.
Synonyms
silent zonespeaceful spacesnoise-free areastranquil zones
Antonyms
noisy areasloud zonesbusy areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas silenciosas / zonas de silêncio
commonly used in libraries and public spaces
São Paulo
áreas silenciosas
standard usage in urban context
Rio de Janeiro
áreas tranquilas
alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
zonas de silêncio / áreas silenciosas
formal regulation terminology in public spaces

Related Idioms & Phrases

peace and quiet
in a quiet place
maintain the peace
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