hilly areas

[/ˈhɪli ˈɛriəz/]
noun phrasepl: hilly areas
áreas montanhosas / regiões acidentadas / terrenos acidentados
1. Geographic regions or territories characterized by numerous hills and elevated terrain with significant changes in elevation
The hilly areas of northern California attract many hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
As áreas montanhosas do norte da Califórnia atraem muitos caminhantes e entusiastas do ar livre.
2. Terrain with rolling hills and uneven topography, as opposed to flat plains or lowlands
Farming in hilly areas requires different techniques than in flat regions.
A agricultura em regiões acidentadas requer técnicas diferentes das usadas em regiões planas.
In Brazil, hilly areas are significant for settlement patterns, particularly in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo where hillside communities (favelas) developed. The term 'morros' specifically refers to the iconic hills of Rio. In rural contexts, 'áreas montanhosas' describes agricultural and ecological regions important to Brazilian geography and land management.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hilly terrainrolling hillselevated regionsmountainous areasundulating landscape
Antonyms / Antônimos
flat areasplainslowlandsplateauslevel ground

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas montanhosas
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
regiões acidentadas
Descriptive term emphasizing uneven terrain
Northeast Brazil
sertão
Regional term for semi-arid hilly areas in the backlands
Rio de Janeiro
morros
Specifically refers to hills, particularly in urban contexts like favelas
Portugal
zonas montanhosas
Portuguese European usage, slightly more formal

Related Words

topographyelevationterraingeographylandscaperidge

Related Idioms & Phrases

over the hills
hill and dale
down in the valley
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