zona agitada

[ˈzoʊnə əˈdʒɪtətəd / ˈzonə aʒiˈtadə]

noun phrasefemininepl: zonas agitadas

rough area; troubled zone; restless area

1. A neighborhood or district characterized by social unrest, crime, violence, or instability

The police warned tourists to avoid the zona agitada downtown.

A polícia avisou os turistas para evitar a zona agitada no centro da cidade.

2. A region experiencing political turmoil or civil unrest

The government sent troops to the zona agitada after the protests escalated.

O governo enviou tropas para a zona agitada após os protestos escalarem.

3. An area marked by turbulent or chaotic conditions

The zona agitada near the port was known for gang activity.

A zona agitada perto do porto era conhecida pela atividade de gangues.

NYC Slang

rough neighborhood; hood; sketchy area

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

zona agitada

Common usage in Brazilian Portuguese for dangerous or troubled neighborhoods

Rio de Janeiro

zona agitada / comunidade

Often refers to favelas or peripheral areas with social tension

São Paulo

zona agitada / periferia

Used to describe outlying neighborhoods with higher crime rates

Portugal

zona agitada / bairro problemático

Less commonly used; Portuguese speakers may prefer 'bairro de risco'

meter-se numa zona agitada (to get into trouble)

sair da zona agitada (to get out of a dangerous situation)

uma zona agitada demais (too hot to handle)

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