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reserved area

[/rɪˈzɜːrvd ˈeəriə/]
nounpl: reserved areas
área reservada
1. A designated space or zone set apart for a specific purpose, restricted from general public access or use
The reserved area for employees only is located behind the reception desk.
A área reservada apenas para funcionários fica atrás da recepção.
2. A protected natural space designated for conservation of wildlife or ecosystems
The national reserved area protects endangered species from poaching.
A área reservada nacional protege espécies ameaçadas de extinção da caça ilegal.
3. A parking space or seating section assigned to a specific person or group
This is a reserved area for disabled parking.
Esta é uma área reservada para estacionamento de deficientes.
Synonyms
restricted areaprotected areadesignated zoneexclusion zone
Antonyms
open areapublic areaunrestricted area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área reservada
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
área reservada
Standard usage in business and urban contexts
Portugal
área reservada
Standard Portuguese equivalent; also used as 'zona reservada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep something in reserve
reserve the right to
without reservation
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