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zona limítrofe

[ˈzoːnɐ lɪˈmɪtɾofə]
nounfemininepl: zonas limítrofes
border zone
1. An area or region that forms the boundary between two territories, countries, or jurisdictions
The zona limítrofe between the two countries was heavily guarded.
A zona limítrofe entre os dois países era intensamente vigiada.
2. A transitional or demarcation area with defined geographical or political limits
The military established checkpoints throughout the zona limítrofe.
Os militares estabeleceram postos de controle em toda a zona limítrofe.
Synonyms
zona de fronteiraárea limítroferegião fronteiriçazona de demarcaçãofaixa de fronteira
Antonyms
zona interiorzona centralnúcleo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona limítrofe
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
zona limítrofe
Commonly used in official and administrative contexts
Portugal
zona limítrofe
Standard usage in European Portuguese; may also use 'zona fronteiriça'

Related Idioms & Phrases

na zona limítrofe
cruzar a zona limítrofe
disputar a zona limítrofe
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