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reserva natural

[heh-ZER-vuh nuh-too-RAHL]
nounfemininepl: reservas naturais
nature reserve
1. A protected area of land or water designated for the conservation of wildlife, plants, and natural ecosystems
The Pantanal is one of the world's largest nature reserves.
O Pantanal é uma das maiores reservas naturais do mundo.
2. An officially designated conservation area with legal protection and management regulations
Visitors must follow the rules established in the nature reserve.
Os visitantes devem seguir as regras estabelecidas na reserva natural.
Synonyms
área de conservaçãoparque naturalsantuário naturalproteção ambiental
Antonyms
zona urbanaárea desenvolvidaterra explorada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
reserva natural
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
reserva ecológica
Alternative term sometimes used in the region
Portugal
reserva natural
Standard term; equivalent to British 'nature reserve'

Related Idioms & Phrases

proteger uma reserva natural
designar como reserva natural
conservar a reserva natural
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