open grounds

[/ˈoʊpən ɡraʊndz/]
nounpl: N/A (plural form)
terrenos abertos
1. Large areas of land that are unoccupied, unbuilt, and accessible to the public or unrestricted
The city expanded the open grounds near the park for recreational activities.
A cidade expandiu os terrenos abertos perto do parque para atividades recreativas.
2. Spacious outdoor areas without structures, walls, or obstacles
Children played freely in the open grounds of the campus.
As crianças brincavam livremente nos terrenos abertos do campus.
3. Legal justification or valid reasons for taking action (figurative usage)
The company has open grounds to file a lawsuit against the competitor.
A empresa tem fundamentos sólidos para processar o concorrente.
In Brazil, 'terrenos abertos' often refers to public recreational spaces or undeveloped urban areas that may be designated for community use. In the USA, 'open grounds' is frequently used in real estate, urban planning, and legal contexts. The term has both literal (physical spaces) and figurative (legal/logical) applications depending on context.
NYC Slang
empty lots / vacant lots
Synonyms / Sinônimos
open spacesvacant landopen fieldsunbuilt areasopen terrain
Antonyms / Antônimos
enclosed spacesbuilt-up areasdeveloped landclosed grounds

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terrenos abertos
Most common usage; refers to unoccupied land or public spaces
Rio de Janeiro
áreas abertas
Alternative usage; emphasizes accessibility
São Paulo
espaços livres
Urban planning term; often used in municipal contexts
Portugal
terrenos desocupados
More formal; emphasizes vacancy rather than openness

Related Words

open spacegroundsterrainlandscapecommon land

Related Idioms & Phrases

open grounds for debate
on open grounds
common grounds
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