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urban zone

[ˈɜr.bən zoʊn]
nounpl: urban zones
zona urbana
1. An area within a city or town characterized by concentrated buildings, infrastructure, and human activity
The new urban zone includes residential apartments, shops, and offices.
A nova zona urbana inclui apartamentos residenciais, lojas e escritórios.
2. A designated geographical area classified for urban development and city planning purposes
The city council approved the expansion of the urban zone into previously rural areas.
A câmara municipal aprovou a expansão da zona urbana em áreas anteriormente rurais.
Synonyms
city areaurban areametropolitan zonebuilt-up areaurban district
Antonyms
rural zonecountrysidesuburban arearemote area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
zona urbana
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
zona urbana
Commonly used in urban planning contexts
Rio de Janeiro
área urbana
Alternative common usage
Portugal
zona urbana
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

within the urban zone
expand the urban zone
urban zone development
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