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região equatorial

[ʁe.ʒi.ˈɐ̃w̃ e.kwa.to.ɾi.ˈaw]
nounfemininepl: regiões equatoriais
equatorial region
1. A geographic area located near or around the equator, characterized by a tropical climate with high temperatures and humidity throughout the year
The equatorial region experiences heavy rainfall and constant warm temperatures.
A região equatorial experimenta chuvas intensas e temperaturas quentes constantes.
2. Any area within the tropics between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
Brazil's equatorial region includes parts of the Amazon rainforest.
A região equatorial do Brasil inclui partes da floresta amazônica.
Synonyms
zona equatorialregião tropicalzona tropicaltrópicos
Antonyms
região polarregião árticaregião subtropicalzona temperada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região equatorial
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
região equatorial
Standard usage, commonly used in geographic contexts
Amazon region
região equatorial
Frequently used when referring to the Amazon basin

Related Idioms & Phrases

sob o equador
nas proximidades do equador
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