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secure places

[/sɪˈkjʊr pleɪsɪz/]
noun phrase
locais seguros
1. Places that are protected from danger, harm, or unauthorized access
The documents are kept in secure places within the vault.
Os documentos são mantidos em locais seguros dentro do cofre.
2. Safe areas where people can be protected or find refuge
During the emergency, residents were moved to secure places.
Durante a emergência, os residentes foram movidos para locais seguros.
3. Fortified or controlled locations with restricted access
The military established secure places for storing ammunition.
O exército estabeleceu locais seguros para armazenar munição.
Synonyms
safe placesprotected areasfortified locationssafe havensrefuges
Antonyms
dangerous placesunsafe areasexposed locationsvulnerable spaces

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
locais seguros
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
lugares seguros
Alternative common usage in São Paulo state
Portugal
lugares seguros
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
locais seguros
Standard usage in Rio de Janeiro

Related Idioms & Phrases

safe house
safe zone
safe ground
behind closed doors
under lock and key
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