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landscape

[/ˈlændskeɪp/]
noun/verbpl: landscapes
paisagem
1. A large area of land, especially in the country, considered as to its appearance
The landscape was dotted with rolling hills and forests.
A paisagem estava pontilhada de colinas ondulantes e florestas.
2. A picture, painting, or photograph showing an area of land
She painted a beautiful landscape of the countryside.
Ela pintou uma paisagem bonita do campo.
3. To modify terrain by contouring land and planting vegetation
They decided to landscape the backyard with native plants.
Eles decidiram paisagismo no quintal com plantas nativas.
4. The general situation or circumstances in a particular field
The political landscape has changed dramatically.
A paisagem política mudou drasticamente.
Synonyms
sceneryviewvistaterraincountryside
Antonyms
portrait

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
paisagem
Most common usage
São Paulo
paisagem
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
paisagem
Standard usage
Portugal
paisagem
Standard usage, also 'paisagismo' for landscaping work

Related Idioms & Phrases

landscape architecture
landscape painter
urban landscape
political landscape
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