empty expanse
[/ˈɛmpti ɪkˈspæns/]
noun phrasepl: empty expanses
vasto vazio; extensão vazia; vastidão vazia
1. A wide, open area that is bare or devoid of objects, people, or features; an unobstructed stretch of space
The desert stretched out as an empty expanse beneath the scorching sun.
O deserto se estendia como uma vasta extensão vazia sob o sol escaldante.
2. A large, seemingly infinite space that appears barren or desolate
Gazing across the empty expanse of the ocean, she felt both peaceful and lonely.
Olhando para a vasta extensão vazia do oceano, ela se sentiu tanto em paz quanto solitária.
3. A boundless or apparently infinite area lacking in substance, detail, or content
The empty expanse of the night sky filled him with wonder.
A vasta extensão vazia do céu noturno o preencheu de admiração.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian literature, poetry, and philosophical discourse to evoke feelings of isolation, freedom, or contemplation. In Brazilian culture, descriptions of empty expanses often reference the Amazon, cerrado, or coastal landscapes, while in American contexts, desert and prairie imagery is more frequent. The phrase carries romantic and existential connotations in both cultures.
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