1. An extensive or spacious geographic area or region
The settlement expanded across a wide zone of fertile land.
O assentamento se expandiu por uma zona larga de terra fértil.
2. In sports (especially soccer/football), a large area of the field, often referring to a defensive or offensive section
The team controlled the wide zone on the left flank.
O time controlava a zona larga na ala esquerda.
3. A broad or general category or classification
The policy applies to a wide zone of economic activities.
A política se aplica a uma zona larga de atividades econômicas.