plentiful resource

[PLEN-ti-ful REE-source]
noun phrasepl: plentiful resources / recursos abundantes
recurso abundante
1. A supply of something useful or valuable that is available in large quantities and sufficient for needs
Brazil has plentiful resources of hydroelectric power and renewable energy.
O Brasil possui recursos abundantes de energia hidrelétrica e energia renovável.
2. Natural or material wealth that exists in copious amounts within a region or nation
Water is a plentiful resource in the Amazon region.
A água é um recurso abundante na região da Amazônia.
3. An asset or supply that is readily available and not scarce
With plentiful resources, the company was able to expand rapidly.
Com recursos abundantes, a empresa conseguiu expandir rapidamente.
In Brazil, the term 'recurso abundante' is frequently used in discussions about the nation's rich natural resources, including Amazon forests, mineral wealth, and agricultural land. This phrase is central to Brazilian economic and environmental discourse. In the USA, the term reflects the historical narrative of American abundance and frontier mentality, though it is increasingly used to discuss resource management and sustainability concerns.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
abundant resourcecopious supplyample resourcebountiful supplyrich resource
Antonyms / Antônimos
scarce resourcelimited resourcerare resourcedepleted resource

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
recurso abundante
Standard usage across all Brazilian regions
Brazil - Economic context
recursos em abundância
Common in business and economic discussions
Portugal
recurso abundante / recurso em abundância
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese with slight stylistic variations
Amazon region (Brazil)
riqueza abundante / recursos ricos
Often used when discussing natural resources specific to the region

Related Words

natural resourcesrenewable resourcessustainabilityabundancesupply and demandscarcity

Related Idioms & Phrases

resources at hand
a wealth of resources
an embarrassment of riches
rico em recursos
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