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croplands

[/ˈkrɒplændz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural form)
terras cultiváveis
1. land used for growing crops; arable land dedicated to agricultural cultivation
The croplands in the region produce corn, soybeans, and wheat annually.
As terras cultiváveis da região produzem milho, soja e trigo anualmente.
2. agricultural areas or fields where crops are planted and harvested
Expanding urban areas are reducing the amount of available croplands.
As áreas urbanas em expansão estão reduzindo a quantidade de terras cultiváveis disponíveis.
Synonyms
arable landfarmlandagricultural landcultivated landfields
Antonyms
wastelandbarren landurban areasforests

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terras de cultivo
common usage in agricultural contexts
General Brazilian
lavouras
more informal, refers to cultivated areas
Portugal
terras aráveis
formal agricultural terminology
Portugal
campos de cultivo
common in rural contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

till the soil (trabalhar a terra)
fertile ground (terreno fértil)
work the land (trabalhar na terra)
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