prados
1. open areas of land covered with grass and wildflowers, typically used for grazing or hay production
The cows grazed peacefully in the meadows during spring.
As vacas pastavam tranquilamente nos prados durante a primavera.
2. low-lying grasslands, often near water sources or in valleys
Wildflowers bloomed across the verdant meadows.
Flores silvestres floresciam nos prados verdejantes.
3. pastoral landscapes characteristic of countryside and rural areas
The meadows stretched for miles under the clear sky.
Os prados se estendiam por quilômetros sob o céu limpo.
In American English, 'meadows' evokes pastoral Romanticism and rural heritage, often appearing in literature and poetry. In Brazil, 'prados' and 'campos' are frequently used in agricultural contexts, particularly in regions like Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul where cattle ranching is prominent. The word carries nostalgic and idyllic connotations in both cultures, representing natural beauty and escape from urban life.
Related Idioms & Phrases
spring meadows - prados de primavera (representation of renewal and nature)
wild meadows - prados selvagens (untamed natural landscapes)
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