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risky location

[ˈrɪski loʊˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: risky locations
local perigoso
1. A place or area where there is a significant danger or probability of harm, loss, or adverse outcomes
The warehouse in the industrial district is a risky location for storing valuable goods.
O armazém no distrito industrial é um local perigoso para armazenar bens valiosos.
2. A geographical area with high exposure to hazards such as crime, natural disasters, or accidents
Building a school in a risky location near the fault line was controversial.
Construir uma escola em um local perigoso perto da linha de falha foi controverso.
NYC Slang
sketchy spot; dangerous hood
Synonyms
dangerous locationhazardous areaunsafe placeprecarious location
Antonyms
safe locationsecure areaprotected placesafe zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
local perigoso; área de risco
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
local perigoso; zona de perigo
Often used when referring to crime-prone areas
São Paulo
local de risco; ponto perigoso
Common in business and real estate contexts
Portugal
local de risco; zona perigosa
Used in both safety and security contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the line of fire
playing with fire
walking on thin ice
in deep water
tempting fate
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