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infertile soil

[ɪnˈfɜːrtaɪl sɔɪl]
nounpl: infertile soils
solo infértil
1. Soil that lacks the nutrients, structure, or biological activity necessary to support plant growth effectively
The infertile soil in the desert region makes agriculture extremely challenging.
O solo infértil na região desértica torna a agricultura extremamente desafiadora.
2. Land with poor nutrient content, low organic matter, or unsuitable pH levels for crop cultivation
Farmers amended the infertile soil with compost to improve its quality.
Os agricultores melhoraram o solo infértil com composto para aumentar sua qualidade.
Synonyms
barren soilunproductive soilpoor soildepleted soilsterile soil
Antonyms
fertile soilrich soilproductive soilnutrient-rich soil

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solo infértil
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
terra improdutiva
Alternative term sometimes used in agricultural contexts
Portugal
solo estéril
Common alternative in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
terra pobre
Colloquial expression meaning 'poor soil'

Related Idioms & Phrases

barren ground
dead soil
soil degradation
nutrient-depleted land
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