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fallow land
[/ˈfæloʊ lænd/]
noun
pl: fallow lands
terra em pousio
1.
Cultivated land that is left unplanted for a period of time to restore its fertility
The farmer left the field as fallow land to improve soil quality.
O agricultor deixou o campo como terra em pousio para melhorar a qualidade do solo.
2.
Land temporarily unused or uncultivated as part of a crop rotation system
Fallow land helps prevent soil depletion and reduces pest populations naturally.
A terra em pousio ajuda a prevenir o esgotamento do solo e reduz naturalmente as populações de pragas.
Synonyms
uncultivated land
resting land
idle land
terra inculta
terra em repouso
Antonyms
cultivated land
planted field
terra cultivada
terra plantada
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
terra em pousio
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
terra em repouso
Alternative regional usage
Portugal
terra em pousio
Standard Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
let the land lie fallow
fallow period
crop rotation with fallow
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