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sound-intense area

[/saʊnd ɪnˈtɛns ˈɛəriə/]
nounpl: sound-intense areas
zona de som intenso
1. A region or space characterized by high levels of acoustic energy, noise, or sound pressure
The sound-intense area near the airport requires special soundproofing measures.
A zona de som intenso perto do aeroporto requer medidas especiais de isolamento acústico.
2. In acoustics, a location where sound waves converge or amplify, creating elevated decibel levels
Workers in the sound-intense area of the factory must wear protective hearing equipment.
Os trabalhadores na zona de som intenso da fábrica devem usar equipamento de proteção auditiva.
Synonyms
high-noise zoneacoustic hotspotnoise-intense areahigh-decibel region
Antonyms
quiet zonelow-noise areaacoustic sanctuary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de som intenso
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
área de ruído intenso
Common alternative phrasing in industrial contexts
Portugal
zona de som elevado
European Portuguese variant, often used in regulatory contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the thick of it (referring to being in a loud, chaotic sound-intense area)
noise pollution zone
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