A área protegida
Example: Visitamos uma área protegida para ver os animais selvagens.
Definition
"A área protegida" refers to a designated region where natural resources, wildlife, or cultural heritage are safeguarded from harm or exploitation. These areas are managed to conserve biodiversity and ensure environmental security, often restricting human activities to protect ecosystems and species.
Translations
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the protected area -
el área protegida -
het beschermde gebied -
l'àrea protegida -
la zone protégée -
das Schutzgebiet -
l'area protetta
Etymology
The phrase "a área protegida" comes from Portuguese, where "área" means 'area' or 'region,' derived from Latin 'area,' meaning an open space. "Protegida" is the feminine form of the past participle of 'proteger,' meaning 'protected,' which comes from Latin 'protegere,' combining 'pro-' (before) and 'tegere' (to cover). Did you know? The concept of protected areas gained prominence in the 20th century as environmental awareness grew globally.
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