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rocky terrain

[ˈrɑki təˈreɪn]
nounpl: rocky terrains
terreno rochoso
1. Land or ground characterized by the presence of many rocks and stones; uneven landscape with rocky formations
The hikers struggled to navigate the rocky terrain of the mountain range.
Os caminhantes tiveram dificuldade em navegar o terreno rochoso da cordilheira.
2. Difficult or challenging circumstances or situations
The company faced rocky terrain after the merger.
A empresa enfrentou terreno rochoso após a fusão.
Synonyms
stony groundrocky landscaperugged terrainrocky groundcraggy terrain
Antonyms
flat terrainsmooth groundlevel terrainfertile plains

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terreno rochoso
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
terreno pedregoso
Alternative term, emphasizing stones
São Paulo
terreno rochoso
Standard usage in the region
Portugal
terreno rochoso
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

on rocky ground - em terreno rochoso (in a difficult situation)
hit rocky terrain - enfrentar dificuldades (to encounter difficulties)
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