solid barrier
[ˈsɒlɪd ˈbæriər]
nounpl: solid barriers
barreira sólida
1. a strong, impenetrable physical obstruction or wall that cannot be easily crossed or penetrated
The concrete wall served as a solid barrier between the two properties.
O muro de concreto serviu como uma barreira sólida entre as duas propriedades.
2. a figurative or metaphorical obstruction that prevents progress, communication, or movement
Language differences created a solid barrier to effective communication.
As diferenças linguísticas criaram uma barreira sólida para uma comunicação eficaz.
3. a protective structure designed to block, contain, or separate something dangerous or unwanted
The noise barrier along the highway acts as a solid barrier against excessive sound pollution.
A barreira acústica ao longo da rodovia atua como uma barreira sólida contra a poluição sonora excessiva.
In Brazil, the term 'barreira sólida' is commonly used in urban planning, construction, and social contexts, particularly when discussing favela containment, noise barriers on highways, or figurative obstacles in social and political discourse. In the USA, it's frequently used in security contexts, border discussions, and metaphorically in business communication.
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