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dry ground
[/draɪ ɡraʊnd/]
noun
pl: dry grounds
terra seca
1.
Land or soil that lacks moisture; terrain that is not wet or waterlogged
After the drought, we finally found dry ground to build on.
Após a seca, finalmente encontramos terra seca para construir.
2.
A safe or stable place, often used metaphorically for security or stability
The refugees reached dry ground after days at sea.
Os refugiados chegaram a terra firme após dias no mar.
Synonyms
dry land
terra firme
solid ground
parched earth
Antonyms
wet ground
swamp
marshland
terra encharcada
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
terra seca
most common usage
General Brazilian
terra firme
used when emphasizing solid, safe ground
Portugal
terreno seco
more formal alternative
Portugal
terra seca
standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
reach dry ground - atingir terra firme (to reach safety)
stand on dry ground - estar em terra firme (to be in a secure position)
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