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zona livre

[ˈzõnɐ ˈlivɾə]
nounfemininepl: zonas livres
free zone
1. A designated geographical area where goods can be imported, stored, handled, manufactured, or re-exported with minimal customs restrictions and duties
The company established its warehouse in the free zone to reduce tariffs.
A empresa instalou seu armazém na zona livre para reduzir as tarifas.
2. An area designated as unrestricted or open to public access without specific regulations or permits
This parking lot is a free zone after 6 PM.
Este estacionamento é uma zona livre após as 18h.
3. In historical context, a territory not under the control or occupation of a particular power
During the conflict, several regions became free zones.
Durante o conflito, várias regiões tornaram-se zonas livres.
Synonyms
área livrezona francaporto franco
Antonyms
zona restritazona regulamentadazona controlada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona livre
Standard usage in commercial and customs contexts
Portugal
zona franca
More commonly used in Portuguese; zona livre less frequent
Brazil
zona de livre comércio
Extended form emphasizing commercial freedom

Related Idioms & Phrases

em zona livre
estabelecer uma zona livre
entrar na zona livre
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