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secure neighborhood

[sɪˈkjʊr ˈneɪbərˌhʊd]
nounpl: secure neighborhoods
bairro seguro
1. A residential area with low crime rates and good safety measures, where residents feel protected from criminal activity
They moved to a secure neighborhood with gated entrances and security guards.
Eles se mudaram para um bairro seguro com entradas fechadas e seguranças.
2. A community designed with security features such as surveillance cameras, controlled access, and neighborhood watch programs
The secure neighborhood provided peace of mind for families with young children.
O bairro seguro proporcionava tranquilidade para famílias com crianças pequenas.
Synonyms
safe neighborhoodgated communitysecure communityprotected neighborhoodlow-crime area
Antonyms
dangerous neighborhoodunsafe areahigh-crime neighborhoodrisky area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bairro seguro
Most common term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
condomínio fechado seguro
Often refers to gated residential communities with security
São Paulo
bairro seguro/condomínio seguro
Both terms are widely used in the region
Portugal
bairro seguro
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'zona segura'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a safe haven
a place where you can let your guard down
peace of mind
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