distant territories

[ˈdɪstənt ˈterɪtɔːriz]

noun phrase

territórios distantes

1. Remote or far-away lands, regions, or areas that are geographically separated by considerable distance

The explorer ventured into distant territories to map unknown lands.

O explorador aventurou-se em territórios distantes para mapear terras desconhecidas.

2. Colonial or overseas possessions of a nation located far from the home country

The empire controlled distant territories across multiple continents.

O império controlava territórios distantes em vários continentes.

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General Brazilian

territórios distantes

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

territórios afastados

Alternative form sometimes used in formal contexts

Portugal

territórios remotos

More common in Portuguese Portuguese, especially in historical contexts

go to distant territories

conquer distant territories

explore distant territories

claim distant territories

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