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swamp
[/swɒmp/]
noun/verb
pl: swamps
pântano
1.
an area of low-lying, waterlogged land; a wetland
The swamp was filled with alligators and cypress trees.
O pântano estava cheio de jacarés e ciprestes.
2.
to overwhelm or burden with an excessive amount of something
We were swamped with requests during the holiday season.
Fomos sobrecarregados com pedidos durante a época festiva.
3.
to immerse or submerge in water
The boat was swamped by the large waves.
O barco foi inundado pelas grandes ondas.
Synonyms
marsh
bog
wetland
mire
fen
Antonyms
desert
highlands
dry land
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pântano
most common term for wetland area
General Brazilian
brejo
informal term for swampy or boggy ground
Portugal
pântano
standard Portuguese term
Portugal
sapal
regional variant for salt marshes
Related Idioms & Phrases
swamp someone with work
swamp someone with requests
drain the swamp
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