How to Say ‘A semi-private area’ in Portuguese
Uma zona semi-privada
OO-muh ZOH-nuh SEH-mee-pree-VAH-duh
[OO-muh ZOH-nuh SEH-mee-pree-VAH-duh]
Phrase Breakdown
Uma zona
OO-muh ZOH-nuh
An area / a zone
Refers to a section or area within a place like a restaurant.
Queremos uma zona tranquila.
We want a quiet area.
Words in this phrase
Uma
[OO-muh]
a / one
Indefinite article used with feminine singular nouns.
Uma zona semi-privada pode funcionar bem para o grupo.
A semi-private area can work well for the group.
zona
[ZOH-nuh]
area / section
A section of the dining room, often partly separated from other tables.
Uma zona semi-privada oferece alguma privacidade.
A semi-private area offers some privacy.
semi-privada
[SEH-mee-pree-VAH-duh]
semi-private
Partly private; separated somewhat, but not completely enclosed.
Uma zona semi-privada é boa para conversar sem muito barulho.
A semi-private area is good for talking without too much noise.
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