prairies

[/ˈprɛəriz/]
nounpl: prairies
pradarias
1. large open areas of grassland with few or no trees, especially in North America
The prairies of the American Midwest are known for their vast expanses of wildflowers and grasses.
As pradarias do Centro-Oeste americano são conhecidas por suas vastas extensões de flores silvestres e gramíneas.
2. flat or gently rolling grasslands characterized by low precipitation and sparse vegetation
Native American tribes hunted buffalo across the prairies for thousands of years.
As tribos indígenas americanas caçavam búfalos nas pradarias há milhares de anos.
Prairies hold significant cultural importance in North American history, representing the frontier and westward expansion. In Brazil, similar ecosystems like the cerrado and campos serve parallel ecological and cultural roles. The term 'prairie' is specifically associated with American geography and is often used when discussing the Great Plains region and its historical significance to Native American cultures and American pioneer settlement.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
grasslandsplainsmeadowssavannassteppes
Antonyms / Antônimos
forestsdesertsmountainswetlands

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pradarias
most common translation for the North American prairie ecosystem
Brazil
campos
alternative term referring to similar grassland ecosystems in Brazil
Portugal
pradarias
used similarly to refer to North American grasslands
Brazil
cerrado
refers to Brazilian tropical savanna with some prairie-like characteristics

Related Words

grasslandsavannasteppeplainmeadowecosystem

Related Idioms & Phrases

prairie dog (pequeno mamífero das pradarias)
prairie schooner (carroça coberta usada nos pioneiros das pradarias)
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