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recreation area
[/ˌrekriˈeɪʃən ˈɛriə/]
noun
pl: recreation areas
área de recreação
1.
A designated public or private space designed for leisure, relaxation, and recreational activities
The city built a new recreation area with playgrounds and sports courts.
A cidade construiu uma nova área de recreação com parques infantis e quadras de esportes.
2.
A facility or space offering various entertainment and physical activity options for community use
The recreation area includes hiking trails, picnic tables, and a swimming pool.
A área de recreação inclui trilhas para caminhada, mesas de piquenique e uma piscina.
Synonyms
park
playground
recreational facility
leisure area
outdoor recreation area
Antonyms
industrial zone
residential area
commercial district
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
área de recreação
Most common standard term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
área de lazer
Commonly used alternative in Rio
São Paulo
área de recreação
Standard usage in São Paulo
Portugal
zona de recreio
Portuguese European standard term
Related Idioms & Phrases
get some recreation
spend time in a recreation area
outdoor recreation space
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