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safe areas

[/seɪf ˈɛəriəz/]
nounpl: safe areas
áreas seguras
1. Zones or regions designated or known to be free from danger, violence, or threat
The government established safe areas for civilians fleeing the conflict.
O governo estabeleceu áreas seguras para os civis fugindo do conflito.
2. Protected spaces within a building or environment where people can go during emergencies
During the fire drill, employees moved to the safe areas marked with green signs.
Durante o simulado de incêndio, os funcionários se moveram para as áreas seguras marcadas com sinais verdes.
3. Designated zones in video games or virtual environments where players cannot be harmed
In the game, the castle is one of the safe areas where monsters cannot attack.
No jogo, o castelo é uma das áreas seguras onde os monstros não podem atacar.
Synonyms
safe zonesprotected areasshelter areassecure zones
Antonyms
danger zoneshazard areasunsafe areaswar zones

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas seguras
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
áreas seguras
Common in urban safety contexts
Portugal
zonas seguras
Alternative term preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

play it safe
in safe hands
safe haven
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