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wild zones

[/waɪld zoʊnz/]
nounpl: wild zones
zonas selvagens
1. Areas of land that are uncultivated, uninhabited, or in their natural state with minimal human intervention
The national park protects several wild zones where wildlife can roam freely.
O parque nacional protege várias zonas selvagens onde a vida selvagem pode se mover livremente.
2. Regions characterized by untamed nature, wilderness, or uncontrolled environments
Explorers ventured into the wild zones of the Amazon rainforest.
Os exploradores adentraram as zonas selvagens da floresta amazônica.
3. Areas lacking formal structure, regulation, or civilization
The frontier towns were considered wild zones during the gold rush.
As cidades fronteiriças eram consideradas zonas selvagens durante a corrida do ouro.
Synonyms
wilderness areasuntamed regionsnatural habitatsremote territoriesuncharted lands
Antonyms
urban areascivilized zonescultivated landsdeveloped regions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zonas selvagens
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
áreas selvagens
Alternative used in metropolitan contexts
Amazonas
regiões selvagens
Commonly used when referring to rainforest territories
Portugal
zonas selvagens
Standard Portuguese translation

Related Idioms & Phrases

going into the wild
back to nature
untamed wilderness
off the beaten path
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