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unusable space

[/ʌnˈjuːzəbəl speɪs/]
nounpl: unusable spaces
espaço inutilizável
1. An area or room that cannot be practically used for its intended purpose due to design, obstruction, or structural limitations
The attic was considered unusable space because of the low ceiling height.
O sótão era considerado espaço inutilizável por causa da altura baixa do teto.
2. In real estate or architecture, area that does not contribute to functional living or working space
The building had significant unusable space in the corners due to poor planning.
O edifício tinha espaço inutilizável significativo nos cantos devido a um planejamento deficiente.
Synonyms
dead spacewasted spacenon-functional spaceinaccessible area
Antonyms
usable spacefunctional spaceliving spaceaccessible area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço inutilizável
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
espaço não aproveitável
Alternative phrasing commonly used in São Paulo
Portugal
espaço não utilizável
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

dead space in architecture
wasted square footage
non-productive area
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