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barren land
[ˈbærən lænd]
noun
pl: barren lands
terra árida
1.
Land that is unable to produce vegetation or crops; unproductive or infertile ground
The explorers traversed miles of barren land in the desert.
Os exploradores atravessaram quilômetros de terra árida no deserto.
2.
Wasteland; desolate area devoid of life or development
After the industrial collapse, the region became barren land.
Após o colapso industrial, a região se tornou uma terra árida.
Synonyms
wasteland
desolate land
infertile land
arid land
badlands
sterile ground
Antonyms
fertile land
productive land
lush land
cultivated land
arable land
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
terra árida
most common term
Brazil
terra estéril
emphasizes infertility
Portugal
terra baldada
traditional usage
Portugal
terra inculta
emphasizes lack of cultivation
Related Idioms & Phrases
barren as a bone
not a green thing in sight
land that yields nothing
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