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transition area

[/trænˈzɪʃən ˈɛriə/]
nounpl: transition areas
zona de transição
1. A region or space that connects two different areas, environments, or states, serving as a buffer or intermediate zone
The transition area between the forest and the desert is characterized by sparse vegetation.
A zona de transição entre a floresta e o deserto é caracterizada pela vegetação esparsa.
2. In sports, the designated space where athletes change equipment or prepare before entering a competition zone
Athletes must pass through the transition area before entering the swimming pool.
Os atletas devem passar pela zona de transição antes de entrar na piscina.
3. In ecology, an area with mixed characteristics of two adjacent ecosystems
The transition area between the reef and the open ocean supports unique marine life.
A zona de transição entre o recife e o oceano aberto abriga uma vida marinha única.
Synonyms
intermediate zonebuffer zonetransitional zoneborderline area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de transição
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
área de transição
Alternative form commonly used in technical contexts
Portugal
zona de transição
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in transition
transitional period
bridge the gap
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