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zona negligenciada

[ˈzoʊnə nɛɡlɪˈdʒɛnʃəd (English) / ˈzonɐ nɛɡliʒɛnˈsiadɐ (Portuguese)]
noun phrasefemininepl: zonas negligenciadas
neglected area
1. A geographic region or district that has been overlooked, ignored, or inadequately served by government services, infrastructure, or investment
The zona negligenciada in the suburbs lacks proper public transportation and healthcare facilities.
A zona negligenciada nos subúrbios carece de transporte público adequado e instalações de saúde.
2. An area that receives insufficient attention, resources, or development compared to other regions
Urban planners are addressing the zona negligenciada through new community programs.
Os planejadores urbanos estão abordando a zona negligenciada através de novos programas comunitários.
NYC Slang
forgotten hood / neglected neighborhood
Synonyms
área negligenciadaregião negletabairro esquecidoperiferia abandonadazona carente
Antonyms
zona desenvolvidaárea privilegiadaregião prósperabairro abastado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona negligenciada
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
favela negligenciada / comunidade esquecida
Often used when referring to informal settlements
São Paulo
periferia negligenciada
Commonly used in urban sociology contexts
Portugal
zona negligenciada / bairro esquecido
Standard usage, though less common term than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

deixado de lado
à margem do desenvolvimento
fora do mapa
esquecido pelo Estado
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