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terra sólida

[ˈtɛrɐ ˈsɔlidɐ]
nounfemininepl: terras sólidas
solid ground
1. firm, stable land or earth that can support weight without sinking
After walking through the swamp, we finally reached solid ground.
Depois de caminhar pelo pântano, finalmente chegamos a terra sólida.
2. land as opposed to water; dry land
The sailor was relieved to set foot on solid ground after months at sea.
O marinheiro ficou aliviado em pisar em terra sólida após meses no mar.
Synonyms
terra firmechão firmesolo firmeterreno sólido
Antonyms
areia movediçapântanoágualama

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra sólida
commonly used; neutral usage
São Paulo
terra firme
more commonly preferred than terra sólida
Portugal
terra firme
standard usage; terra sólida less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

pisar em terra sólida
estar em terra sólida
voltar à terra sólida
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