holding pen

• Área ou cercado temporário usado para manter animais, pessoas ou objetos antes de serem movidos, processados ou terem seu destino decidido. Em sentido figurado, pode designar uma zona de espera em diferentes contextos.

A temporary enclosure or area used to confine animals, people, or objects before they are moved, processed, or dealt with. In a figurative sense, it can refer to a waiting area or holding area in various contexts.

1. Temporary enclosure for animalsB1formal

   A fenced area where animals are kept temporarily before being moved elsewhere, such as to market or slaughter.

   Curral de espera

   • The cattle were kept in a holding pen before the auction.
   • Sheep are often placed in a holding pen for shearing.
   • The farmer moved the pigs to a clean holding pen.

2. Temporary waiting area for peopleB2formal

   A designated area where people are kept temporarily, often for processing or security reasons.

   Área de espera temporária

   • Passengers were directed to a holding pen before boarding the bus.
   • The refugees waited in a holding pen for their documents to be checked.
   • The holding pen at the concert venue was crowded with fans.