← Back to Fala2Me

região interior

[ʁe.ʒi.ˈɐ̃w ĩ.te.ɾi.ˈoɾ]
nounfemininepl: regiões interiores
inland region
1. an area or territory located away from the coast or urban centers, typically characterized by rural or less developed characteristics
The inland regions of Brazil are known for agriculture and cattle ranching.
As regiões interiores do Brasil são conhecidas pela agricultura e pecuária.
2. the inner part of a country or territory, distant from major cities or coastal areas
Many families moved to inland regions seeking cheaper land.
Muitas famílias se mudaram para regiões interiores procurando terras mais baratas.
Synonyms
interiorhinterlandzona ruralsertãointerior do país
Antonyms
região litorânearegião costeiracentro urbanometrópole

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região interior
standard usage across Brazil
Northeast Brazil
sertão
commonly used to refer to the semi-arid inland regions
São Paulo
interior
often shortened to simply 'interior' when context is clear
Portugal
região do interior
similar usage but less commonly used than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

ir para o interior
povo do interior
vida no interior
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →