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safe zone

[seyf zoʊn]
nounpl: safe zones
zona segura
1. An area designated as protected from danger, harm, or conflict
The humanitarian organization established a safe zone for refugees fleeing the war.
A organização humanitária estabeleceu uma zona segura para refugiados fugindo da guerra.
2. In video games, an area where players cannot be attacked or harmed
You can rest and heal in the safe zone before entering the dangerous dungeon.
Você pode descansar e se curar na zona segura antes de entrar na masmorra perigosa.
3. A psychological space where someone feels comfortable expressing themselves without judgment
The therapist created a safe zone where her clients could discuss their trauma openly.
A terapeuta criou uma zona segura onde seus clientes pudessem discutir seu trauma abertamente.
NYC Slang
safe space
Synonyms
safe havenprotected areasanctuaryrefuge
Antonyms
danger zonewar zonehostile territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona segura
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
zona segura
Standard usage in business and security contexts
Portugal
zona de segurança
Slightly more formal variant preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

play it safe
on safe ground
in the clear
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