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pristine forests

[PRIS-teen FOR-ists]
noun phrasefemininepl: pristine forests
florestas intocadas
1. Forests in their original, unspoiled, and undamaged state; natural woodlands that have not been significantly altered by human activity
The pristine forests of the Amazon rainforest are home to countless species of wildlife.
As florestas intocadas da Floresta Amazônica abrigam inúmeras espécies de vida selvagem.
2. Woodlands maintained in excellent condition with minimal environmental degradation or pollution
Conservation efforts aim to protect pristine forests for future generations.
Os esforços de conservação visam proteger florestas virgens para as gerações futuras.
Synonyms
untouched forestsvirgin forestsunspoiled woodlandsnatural forestsprimeval forests
Antonyms
degraded forestsdeforested areasdamaged woodlandspolluted forestsexploited forests

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
florestas intocadas
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil (Amazon region)
florestas virgens
Commonly used in Amazonian contexts
São Paulo
florestas preservadas
Used in environmental and conservation discussions
Portugal
florestas intactas
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to nature
virgin territory
in the wild
untamed wilderness
mother nature's kingdom
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