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zona turbulenta

[ˈzoʊnə tɜrˈbjuːlənt]
nounfemininepl: zonas turbulentas
turbulent zone
1. An area or region characterized by turbulence, instability, or violent disturbance
The aircraft encountered a turbulent zone at high altitude.
A aeronave encontrou uma zona turbulenta em altitude elevada.
2. A geographical or political area marked by conflict, unrest, or instability
The region has been a turbulent zone for decades due to ongoing disputes.
A região tem sido uma zona turbulenta por décadas devido a disputas contínuas.
3. In meteorology, an atmospheric region with unstable air currents and weather patterns
Pilots avoid flying through turbulent zones during storms.
Os pilotos evitam voar através de zonas turbulentas durante tempestades.
Synonyms
turbulent areaunstable regiontroubled zoneconflict zonedisturbed area
Antonyms
calm zonestable regionpeaceful areatranquil zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona turbulenta
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
zona turbulenta
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in turbulent waters
rough waters
trouble zone
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