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southern area

[ˈsʌðərn ˈɛriə]
nounpl: southern areas
área meridional
1. A geographic region located in the south or southern part of a country, continent, or other defined territory
The southern area of Brazil is known for its cooler climate and agricultural production.
A área meridional do Brasil é conhecida pelo seu clima mais fresco e produção agrícola.
2. A district or zone that is positioned towards the south
We relocated our office to the southern area of the city for better accessibility.
Mudamos nosso escritório para a área do sul da cidade para melhor acessibilidade.
Synonyms
southern regionsouthsouthern zonesouthern district
Antonyms
northern areanorthern regionnorth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área do sul
Commonly used in general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
zona sul
More colloquial; refers to specific southern zones
São Paulo
zona sul
Commonly used in urban planning and geography
Portugal
área meridional
More formal; preferred in official documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

down south
in the southern reaches
the deep south
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