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rural areas

[ˈrʊrəl ˈɛriəz]
noun
zonas rurais
1. Regions in the countryside characterized by agriculture, low population density, and distance from urban centers
Rural areas often have slower internet connectivity than cities.
As zonas rurais frequentemente têm conectividade de internet mais lenta do que as cidades.
2. Sparsely populated regions outside of metropolitan areas
Many families prefer to raise children in rural areas.
Muitas famílias preferem criar filhos em áreas rurais.
Synonyms
countrysideremote areasagricultural regionsoutbackhinterland
Antonyms
urban areascitiesmetropolitan areasurban centers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zonas rurais / áreas rurais
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
interior / zonas rurais
Interior sometimes preferred colloquially
São Paulo
zonas rurais / campo
Campo used more informally
Portugal
zonas rurais / mundo rural
Mundo rural also used in academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

back country
the sticks
nowhere's ville
back to the land
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