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crowded terrain

[ˈkraʊdɪd təˈreɪn]
nounpl: crowded terrains
terreno lotado
1. An area of land or ground that is densely populated or filled with many people, objects, or obstacles
The hiking trail became crowded terrain during the peak season.
A trilha de caminhada tornou-se um terreno lotado durante a alta estação.
2. In military or tactical contexts, an area with limited space and high density of forces or obstacles
The soldiers had to navigate through crowded terrain with limited visibility.
Os soldados tiveram que navegar através de terreno lotado com visibilidade limitada.
Synonyms
congested terraindensely populated areapacked groundbusy landscapecluttered space
Antonyms
open terrainsparse landscapeempty spaceclear grounddesolate area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terreno lotado
Most common translation in Brazil
São Paulo
terreno apertado
Alternative expression emphasizing confined space
Rio de Janeiro
terreno cheio de gente
More colloquial expression
Portugal
terreno apinhado
European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

shoulder to shoulder
packed like sardines
elbow room
standing room only
navigating crowded waters
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