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região periférica

[ʁe'ʒiɐ̃w peri'fɛrikɐ]
nounfemininepl: regiões periféricas
peripheral region
1. An outlying area on the edge of a city or urban center, typically characterized by lower population density and distance from the city center
The peripheral regions of the city lack adequate public transportation.
As regiões periféricas da cidade carecem de transporte público adequado.
2. A geographic area located at the outer boundaries or edges of a larger region or country
The peripheral regions of the country experience less economic development.
As regiões periféricas do país experimentam menos desenvolvimento econômico.
3. An area considered less important or central in terms of political, economic, or social influence
Investments in peripheral regions help reduce inequality.
Investimentos em regiões periféricas ajudam a reduzir desigualdade.
NYC Slang
outer boroughs, the hood, outskirts
Synonyms
periferiaarredoreszona periféricaregião marginalsubúrbio
Antonyms
região centralcentro urbanonúcleoregião metropolitana central

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região periférica
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
periferia
Often shortened to periferia in casual speech
São Paulo
periferia
Commonly used to describe favelas and outlying neighborhoods
Portugal
região periférica
Used similarly but less frequently; alternatives include 'periferia' or 'zona periférica'

Related Idioms & Phrases

viver na periferia
problemática das regiões periféricas
desenvolvimento das regiões periféricas
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