1. barren, empty, or uninhabited areas of land that appear lonely, forsaken, or devoid of life and vegetation
The explorers crossed vast desolate lands in search of water.
Os exploradores atravessaram vastas terras desoladas em busca de água.
2. regions that have been abandoned or destroyed, often appearing bleak and melancholic
The war left behind desolate lands where once thriving villages stood.
A guerra deixou para trás terras desoladas onde antes havia vilas prósperas.