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sheltered area

[ˈʃɛltərd ˈɛriə]
nounpl: sheltered areas
área protegida
1. A place that is protected from wind, weather, or danger
We found a sheltered area under the bridge during the storm.
Encontramos uma área protegida sob a ponte durante a tempestade.
2. A designated space designed to provide safety and protection
The park has several sheltered areas for picnickers.
O parque tem várias áreas protegidas para os que fazem piquenique.
3. A location shielded from environmental or external harm
The animals gathered in the sheltered area away from predators.
Os animais se reuniram na área protegida longe dos predadores.
Synonyms
protected arearefugehavensanctuarywindbreakcovered area
Antonyms
exposed areaopen areaunprotected area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área protegida
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
refúgio
Often used for natural sheltered spots
São Paulo
área abrigada
Common in urban planning contexts
Portugal
zona abrigada
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

safe haven
port in a storm
in the shelter of
take shelter
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