lagoas
1. Small bodies of still water, typically shallow and smaller than lakes, often artificially created or naturally formed in depressions
The ponds in the park are home to many ducks and fish.
As lagoas do parque abrigam muitos patos e peixes.
2. Artificial reservoirs of water used for various purposes such as irrigation, fishing, or recreation
The farmer built several ponds to irrigate his fields during dry seasons.
O fazendeiro construiu várias lagoas para irrigar seus campos durante as estações secas.
In Brazil, ponds (lagoas) are common features in both rural and urban landscapes. They play significant roles in agriculture for irrigation and in urban parks for recreation and ecological balance. In the USA, ponds are popular features in suburban and rural settings for fishing, swimming, and wildlife observation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a big fish in a small pond - um grande peixe em uma lagoa pequena (someone important in a small community)
still waters run deep - águas paradas correm profundas (quiet people may have deep thoughts)
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