monotonous landscape
[məˈnɑtənəs ˈlændskeɪp]
noun phrasepl: monotonous landscapes
paisagem monótona
1. A scenery or terrain that lacks variety, visual interest, or diversity in its features, appearing dull and repetitive
The highway stretched through a monotonous landscape of flat fields for hundreds of miles.
A rodovia se estendia por uma paisagem monótona de campos planos por centenas de quilômetros.
2. A geographical area characterized by uniform or repetitive natural features that fail to engage visual or aesthetic interest
Travelers often find the monotonous landscape of the desert tedious despite its grandeur.
Os viajantes frequentemente acham a paisagem monótona do deserto entediante apesar de sua grandiosidade.
In Brazilian Portuguese, describing landscapes as 'monótona' is common when discussing rural areas, highways, or geographic regions lacking visual diversity. Americans and Brazilians often use this phrase when traveling through flat agricultural regions or deserts. In Portugal, the term is used similarly but Portuguese speakers might be more poetic and use phrases like 'paisagem sem encanto' (landscape without charm). The phrase reflects a cultural appreciation for scenic variety in both cultures.
NYC Slang
boring landscape, dull scenery, same old same old landscape
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