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turbulent zones

[/ˈtɜːr.bjə.lənt zoʊnz/]
nounpl: turbulent zones
zonas turbulentas
1. Areas of atmosphere or fluid characterized by chaotic, irregular motion and unpredictable air or water currents
Pilots are trained to navigate through turbulent zones safely.
Os pilotos são treinados para navegar com segurança através de zonas turbulentas.
2. Regions experiencing political, social, or economic instability and conflict
The report focuses on turbulent zones in the Middle East.
O relatório se concentra em zonas turbulentas no Oriente Médio.
3. Areas in a body of water with rough, agitated conditions
Ships avoid turbulent zones during storms.
Os navios evitam zonas turbulentas durante tempestades.
Synonyms
rough areasunstable regionschaotic zonesdisturbed areas
Antonyms
calm zonesstable regionspeaceful areassmooth zones

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zonas turbulentas
Standard usage in meteorology and geopolitics
São Paulo
zonas turbulentas
Common in aviation and weather contexts
Portugal
zonas turbulentas
Used in meteorological and political discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

in turbulent waters
rough and tumble
stormy region
zone of conflict
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