← Back to Fala2Me

recreational area

[/ˌrekrɪˈeɪʃənəl ˈɛriə/]
nounpl: recreational areas
área de recreação
1. A designated space or location designed for leisure, relaxation, and outdoor activities
The park has a large recreational area with playgrounds and sports facilities.
O parque tem uma grande área de recreação com parques infantis e instalações desportivas.
2. A facility or zone within a community or property intended for entertainment and physical activity
The apartment complex includes a recreational area with a swimming pool and tennis courts.
O complexo de apartamentos inclui uma área de recreação com piscina e quadras de ténis.
Synonyms
recreation arealeisure areaplay areasports area
Antonyms
work areaindustrial areacommercial zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área de lazer
Most common term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
espaço de recreação
Commonly used in local context
São Paulo
área de recreação
Formal and informal usage
Portugal
zona de lazer
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

green space
outdoor recreation facility
community recreation center
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →