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zona neutra

[ZO-nuh NOY-truh]
nounfemininepl: zonas neutras
neutral zone
1. An area or territory that is not controlled by any party, faction, or country; a demilitarized or buffer zone
The UN established a neutral zone between the two countries to prevent further conflict.
A ONU estabeleceu uma zona neutra entre os dois países para evitar novos conflitos.
2. A space or area designated for diplomatic or peaceful negotiations where no side has advantage
They agreed to meet in a neutral zone to discuss the peace treaty.
Eles concordaram em se reunir em uma zona neutra para discutir o tratado de paz.
3. In sports, the area between two opposing teams or players where neither has territorial advantage
The ice hockey game was decided by a goal scored in the neutral zone.
O jogo de hóquei no gelo foi decidido por um gol marcado na zona neutra.
Synonyms
zona desmilitarizadaárea neutraterritório neutroespaço neutro
Antonyms
zona controladaterritório ocupado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona neutra
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
zona neutra
standard usage in Portugal
Diplomatic/Military
zona desmilitarizada
more technical term in official contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

manter-se na zona neutra (to remain neutral)
estabelecer uma zona neutra (to establish a neutral zone)
encontrar em zona neutra (to meet on neutral ground)
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