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vulnerable areas

[ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈɛriəz]
nounpl: vulnerable areas
áreas vulneráveis
1. Geographic regions or communities that are susceptible to harm, exploitation, natural disasters, or socioeconomic challenges
The coastal vulnerable areas are at high risk during hurricane season.
As áreas vulneráveis costeiras correm grande risco durante a temporada de furacões.
2. Locations with populations facing poverty, lack of infrastructure, or limited access to essential services
The government implemented aid programs in vulnerable areas of the city.
O governo implementou programas de ajuda nas áreas vulneráveis da cidade.
3. Regions exposed to security threats, crime, or political instability
Security forces increased patrols in vulnerable areas.
As forças de segurança aumentaram patrulhas nas áreas vulneráveis.
NYC Slang
rough neighborhoods, hood areas, at-risk zones
Synonyms
underprivileged areasdeprived areasdisadvantaged areasat-risk areasmarginalized areas
Antonyms
affluent areasdeveloped areassecure areasprivileged areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas vulneráveis
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
áreas de risco or comunidades vulneráveis
Often refers to favelas and peripheral regions
São Paulo
áreas vulneráveis or periferias
Commonly used for socioeconomic disadvantaged zones
Portugal
áreas vulneráveis or bairros carenciados
Bairros carenciados is also commonly used for deprived neighborhoods

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the line of fire
caught in the crosshairs
on the wrong side of the tracks
underserved communities
pockets of poverty
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