1. An area or region characterized by lack of growth, development, or progress; a place experiencing economic, social, or physical stagnation
The industrial zone became a stagnant zone after the factories closed.
A zona industrial tornou-se uma zona estagnada após o fechamento das fábricas.
2. In environmental or water contexts, an area with little or no water circulation or movement
The stagnant zone in the lake accumulated algae and pollutants.
A zona estagnada no lago acumulou algas e poluentes.
3. A geographical or administrative area experiencing economic recession or development plateau
The government invested in revitalizing the stagnant zone.
O governo investiu na revitalização da zona estagnada.