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solo solto

[ˈsɔ.lu ˈsɔw.tu]
noun phrasemasculinepl: solos soltos
loose soil; untilled soil
1. Soil that is not compacted or consolidated; earth in a loose, friable state without cultivation or binding
The farmer spread the loose soil across the field before planting.
O agricultor espalhou o solo solto pelo campo antes de plantar.
2. In construction, soil that has not been properly compacted for foundation work
The contractor had to remove the loose soil before laying the foundation.
O empreiteiro teve que remover o solo solto antes de lançar a fundação.
Synonyms
terra soltasolo frouxoterreno solto
Antonyms
solo compactosolo consolidadosolo adensado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solo solto
Standard term used in agriculture and construction throughout Brazil
Portugal
solo solto
Standard term; also commonly used in Portuguese agricultural contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

solo solto e arenoso (loose and sandy soil)
trabalhar solo solto (to work with loose soil)
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