No. 2,385 in Portuguese
zona
Zone; area; region.
In a sentence
Vivo em uma zona tranquila da cidade.
I live in a quiet zone of the city.
Here, 'zona' is used to signify an area or region.
A zona rural é conhecida pela sua tranquilidade.
The rural zone is known for its tranquility.
In this case, 'zona' refers to a specific type of area, emphasizing a characteristic linked to geography.
O evento foi realizado em uma zona de segurança restrita.
The event was held in a restricted security zone.
'Zona' here conveys a designated or purpose-specific area related to security measures.
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