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specific region

[spɪˈsɪfɪk ˈriːdʒən]
noun phrasepl: specific regions
região específica
1. A clearly defined or particular area, locality, or geographic territory with distinct boundaries or characteristics
The specific region affected by the drought was in the northeast.
A região específica afetada pela seca foi no nordeste.
2. A designated area of study, focus, or concern in research, planning, or analysis
The study focused on a specific region of the brain responsible for memory.
O estudo se concentrou em uma região específica do cérebro responsável pela memória.
Synonyms
particular areadesignated zonedefined localityspecific areaparticular territory
Antonyms
broad areageneral regionundefined territoryvague locality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região específica
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
região específica
no regional variation
São Paulo
região específica
no regional variation
Portugal
região específica
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a specific region
within a specific region
across a specific region
throughout a specific region
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