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barren landscapes

[ˈbærən ˈlændˌskeɪps]
noun phrase
paisagens áridas
1. Desolate or infertile areas of land with little or no vegetation, marked by dryness and emptiness
The desert presented vast barren landscapes stretching to the horizon.
O deserto apresentava vastas paisagens áridas se estendendo até o horizonte.
2. Geographical regions devoid of life, resources, or vegetation due to harsh environmental conditions
The volcanic region contained only barren landscapes of black rock.
A região vulcânica continha apenas paisagens áridas de rocha negra.
Synonyms
desolate terrainarid landscapeswastelandbarren wastelands
Antonyms
lush landscapesfertile landsverdant scenerygreen countryside

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
paisagens áridas
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
terras áridas
Alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
paisagens estéreis
More formal/technical usage
Portugal
paisagens áridas
Standard Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

as barren as a desert
a wasteland of nothingness
devoid of life and color
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