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solo fraco

[ˈsoːlu ˈfɾakʊ]
nounmasculinepl: solos fracos
weak soil
1. Soil with poor structural integrity, low bearing capacity, or inadequate composition for construction or agricultural purposes
The foundation failed due to weak soil beneath the building.
A fundação falhou devido ao solo fraco sob o edifício.
2. Soil lacking sufficient nutrients or fertility for proper plant growth
The crops struggled in the weak soil without proper fertilization.
As colheitas sofreram no solo fraco sem fertilização adequada.
Synonyms
solo pobresolo infértilsolo compressívelsolo de baixa capacidade de carga
Antonyms
solo fortesolo fértilsolo resistente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solo fraco
Standard usage in soil science and construction
São Paulo
solo fraco
Common in civil engineering contexts
Portugal
solo fraco
Standard technical term in geotechnics

Related Idioms & Phrases

construir em solo fraco (to build on weak soil - risky foundation)
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