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terra reclamada

[ˈtɛrɐ ʁɛklaˈmadɐ]
nounfemininepl: terras reclamadas
reclaimed land
1. Land that has been recovered or restored from water, waste, or degraded conditions through human intervention
The city developed a new neighborhood on reclaimed land near the waterfront.
A cidade desenvolveu um novo bairro em terra reclamada perto da orla.
2. Territory recovered through land reclamation projects, typically using landfill or dredging techniques
Much of the Netherlands was built on reclaimed land from the sea.
Grande parte da Holanda foi construída em terra reclamada do mar.
Synonyms
terra recuperadasolo recuperadoárea aterradaterreno aterrado
Antonyms
terra naturalsolo virgem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra reclamada
standard usage in urban development contexts
Portugal
terra recuperada
alternative term more commonly used
Technical/Engineering
solo aterrado ou area de aterro
more specific technical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

projeto de recuperação de terra reclamada
desenvolvimento de terra reclamada
construção sobre terra reclamada
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