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planta antiga

[PLAHN-tuh ahn-TEE-guh]
noun phrasefemininepl: plantas antigas
old plant
1. A plant that is aged, mature, or has been growing for a long time
The ancient plant in the botanical garden is over 200 years old.
A planta antiga no jardim botânico tem mais de 200 anos.
2. A historical or heritage plant species, often rare or heirloom varieties
She collects seeds from old plants passed down through generations.
Ela coleciona sementes de plantas antigas transmitidas por gerações.
3. A building layout or architectural floor plan from a previous era
The architect studied the old plant of the colonial mansion.
O arquiteto estudou a planta antiga da mansão colonial.
Synonyms
planta velhaplanta maduraplanta ancestral
Antonyms
planta novaplanta jovemplanta recente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
planta antiga
Standard usage for both living plants and architectural plans
Portugal
planta antiga
More commonly refers to architectural floor plans from historic buildings
São Paulo
planta velha
Alternative colloquial form commonly used in horticultural contexts

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planta de época
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