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bare land

[/bɛr lænd/]
nounpl: bare lands
terra nua
1. Land that is empty, vacant, or without buildings, structures, or significant vegetation; undeveloped or unimproved land
The developer purchased bare land in the suburbs to build a new residential complex.
O incorporador comprou terra nua nos arredores para construir um novo complexo residencial.
2. Uncultivated or barren ground with minimal or no plant coverage
After the forest fire, only bare land remained.
Após o incêndio florestal, apenas terra nua permaneceu.
NYC Slang
vacant lot
Synonyms
vacant landunimproved landundeveloped landempty lot
Antonyms
developed landbuilt-up landcultivated landimproved land

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra nua
most common term used in real estate and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
terreno baldio
alternative term emphasizing vacant or neglected state
São Paulo
terra bruta
common in construction and development industries
Portugal
terreno baldio
formal legal term for unoccupied or undeveloped land

Related Idioms & Phrases

a blank slate
tabula rasa
starting from scratch
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