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terra conquistada

[ˈtɛʁa kõˌkiʃˈtadə]
nounfemininepl: terras conquistadas
conquered land
1. Territory or land that has been taken control of by a military force or power through conquest
The generals celebrated the newly conquered land as a victory for the empire.
Os generais celebraram a terra conquistada como uma vitória para o império.
2. In historical context, land seized during colonization or territorial expansion
The Portuguese explorers claimed vast conquered lands in South America.
Os exploradores portugueses reivindicaram vastas terras conquistadas na América do Sul.
Synonyms
território conquistadoterra ocupadadomínio conquistadoregião conquistada
Antonyms
terra perdidaterritório cedidoterra livre

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra conquistada
Standard usage in historical and military contexts
Portugal
terra conquistada
Commonly used in historical narratives about Portuguese expansion

Related Idioms & Phrases

conquista territorial
expansão de terras
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