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remote districts

[rɪˈmoʊt ˈdɪstrɪkts]
nounpl: remote districts
distritos remotos
1. Areas or regions that are far away from cities or centers of population; isolated or sparsely populated zones
The government invested in infrastructure for remote districts.
O governo investiu em infraestrutura para os distritos remotos.
2. Administrative divisions located in geographically distant or inaccessible locations
Healthcare services are limited in remote districts.
Os serviços de saúde são limitados nos distritos remotos.
Synonyms
isolated areasoutlying regionsdistant territoriesrural districtshinterland
Antonyms
urban centersmetropolitan areasdowntown districtspopulated zones

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distritos remotos
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
áreas remotas
Alternative phrasing commonly used
São Paulo
regiões afastadas
More common in urban context
Portugal
distritos remotos / zonas remotas
Both forms used interchangeably

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the middle of nowhere
off the beaten path
back of beyond
longe dos olhos da população
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