1. barren, bleak, or empty areas surrounding a place; a lonely or forsaken environment
The desolate surroundings of the abandoned factory made it an eerie place to visit.
Os arredores desolados da fábrica abandonada tornavam-na um lugar assustador para visitar.
2. landscape or environment lacking life, activity, or comfort
The explorers found themselves in desolate surroundings with no signs of civilization.
Os exploradores encontraram-se em arredores desolados sem sinais de civilização.