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natural surface

[ˈnætʃərəl ˈsɜːrfɪs]
nounpl: natural surfaces
superfície natural
1. An unmodified or naturally occurring surface, such as earth, rock, water, or vegetation, not artificially created or processed
The hikers preferred walking on natural surface rather than concrete paths.
Os caminhantes preferiam caminhar em superfície natural em vez de caminhos de concreto.
2. In construction and engineering, any surface that exists in nature without human intervention
The building was constructed on a natural surface of granite bedrock.
O edifício foi construído em uma superfície natural de leito rochoso de granito.
3. In sports, a playing surface made of earth, grass, clay, or other organic materials rather than synthetic materials
The tennis tournament was held on a natural surface clay court.
O torneio de tênis foi realizado em uma quadra de barro de superfície natural.
Synonyms
natural terrainunmodified surfaceorganic surfaceground surface
Antonyms
artificial surfacesynthetic surfaceman-made surfacepaved surface

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superfície natural
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
superfície natural
Commonly used in construction and real estate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
superfície natural
Used in sports and outdoor activity contexts
Portugal
superfície natural
Standard Portuguese usage; may also use 'solo natural' in geological contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

return to nature
back to basics
in its natural state
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