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grassland

[/ˈɡræslænd/]
nounfemininepl: grasslands
pastagem
1. An area of land covered with grass, typically used for grazing livestock or occurring naturally
The cattle graze in the grassland during summer.
O gado pasta na pastagem durante o verão.
2. A biome characterized by grasses as the dominant vegetation, with few trees
African grasslands are home to diverse wildlife species.
As pastagens africanas são lar de diversas espécies de vida selvagem.
Synonyms
pasturemeadowprairiesavannasteppe
Antonyms
forestdeserturban area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pastagem
Most common term for grazing land
General Brazilian
campo
Used for open grassland areas, especially in southern Brazil
Portugal
prado
Traditional term for meadow or grassland
Portugal
pastagem
Also used in Portugal for grazing areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

put out to pasture
grass is always greener
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