território seguro
[te-ri-TÓ-ri-u se-GU-ru]
nounmasculinepl: territórios seguros
safe territory
1. An area or space where someone feels protected, secure, or free from threat or danger
The library became her safe territory where she could focus on studying.
A biblioteca se tornou seu território seguro onde ela podia se concentrar nos estudos.
2. In conflict or political contexts, a zone controlled by a particular group or nation that is protected from external threats
The UN established a safe territory for refugees fleeing the war.
A ONU estabeleceu um território seguro para refugiados fugindo da guerra.
3. Figuratively, a subject, field, or domain in which someone has expertise and feels confident
Mathematics was his safe territory where he excelled.
Matemática era seu território seguro onde ele se destacava.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pisar em território seguro (to tread on safe ground)
sair do território seguro (to step outside one's comfort zone)
estabelecer um território seguro (to establish a safe haven)
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