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zona ambígua

[ZOH-nuh am-BIG-wuh]
nounfemininepl: zonas ambíguas
ambiguous zone
1. An area or space that lacks clear definition, boundaries, or classification; a region of uncertainty or indeterminacy
The legal status of the territory remains in an ambiguous zone between two nations.
O status legal do território permanece em uma zona ambígua entre duas nações.
2. A figurative space or situation characterized by unclear or conflicting interpretations
Their relationship exists in an ambiguous zone—neither clearly friendship nor romance.
O relacionamento deles existe em uma zona ambígua—nem claramente amizade nem romance.
3. An intermediate area that does not fit neatly into established categories or definitions
This term occupies an ambiguous zone between formal and informal language.
Este termo ocupa uma zona ambígua entre a linguagem formal e informal.
Synonyms
área indefinidaespaço ambíguozona cinzentaterreno incerto
Antonyms
zona claraárea definidaespaço preciso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona ambígua
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
zona ambígua
Standard usage in Portugal; may also say 'área ambígua'

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar numa zona ambígua
viver numa zona ambígua
zona cinzenta
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