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service area

[ˈsɜːrvɪs ˈɛriə]
nounpl: service areas
área de serviço
1. A designated zone or region where a company, utility, or organization provides its services
The electric company expanded its service area to include rural communities.
A companhia elétrica expandiu sua área de serviço para incluir comunidades rurais.
2. A rest stop or facility along a highway providing fuel, food, restrooms, and other amenities
We stopped at a service area on the motorway to refuel and grab coffee.
Paramos em uma área de serviço na autoestrada para abastecer e tomar um café.
3. In residential buildings, a utility space designated for laundry, storage, or household maintenance
The apartment has a small service area for the washing machine.
O apartamento tem uma pequena área de serviço para a máquina de lavar.
Synonyms
service zonecoverage arearest stoputility area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área de serviço
Most common term for utility space in homes; also used for highway facilities
São Paulo
área de serviço
Standard usage; sometimes abbreviated as 'AS' in real estate listings
Portugal
área de serviço
Used for highway rest stops; 'zona de prestação de serviços' for service coverage areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

within the service area
expand the service area
service area coverage
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