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vulnerable places

[/ˈvʌlnərəbl pleɪsɪz/]
noun phrase
lugares vulneráveis
1. Locations or areas that are exposed to harm, danger, or exploitation; places lacking adequate protection or security
The homeless shelter identified vulnerable places in the neighborhood where residents faced safety risks.
O abrigo para sem-abrigo identificou lugares vulneráveis no bairro onde os residentes enfrentavam riscos de segurança.
2. Geographic or structural locations susceptible to physical damage, natural disasters, or attacks
Engineers assessed vulnerable places in the bridge's infrastructure before reinforcement.
Os engenheiros avaliaram lugares vulneráveis na infraestrutura da ponte antes do reforço.
3. Areas where marginalized or at-risk populations are concentrated and face increased exposure to crime or hardship
Social workers focused on vulnerable places where children lacked access to education and healthcare.
Assistentes sociais se concentraram em lugares vulneráveis onde as crianças não tinham acesso à educação e saúde.
NYC Slang
rough spots; sketchy areas
Synonyms
exposed areasat-risk locationsweak pointsunprotected zones
Antonyms
secure placessafe areasprotected zonesfortified locations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lugares vulneráveis
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
áreas de risco
Often used in urban planning and social contexts
Rio de Janeiro
zonas vulneráveis
Frequently used in criminology and public safety discussions
Portugal
locais vulneráveis
Preferred in formal European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

an easy target
low-hanging fruit
weak link in the chain
soft underbelly
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