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terrain

[/təˈreɪn/]
nounmasculinepl: terrains / terrenos
terreno
1. A tract of land, especially with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use
The mountainous terrain made the journey difficult.
O terreno montanhoso tornou a jornada difícil.
2. The natural features of a landscape or geographic area
The terrain here is suitable for agriculture.
O terreno aqui é adequado para agricultura.
3. An area of knowledge or activity; a field or domain
Political terrain can be unpredictable.
O terreno político pode ser imprevisível.
Synonyms
landscapegroundlandtopographyterritory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terreno
Most common usage; refers to physical land or area
General Brazilian
solo
Alternative for soil or ground characteristics
Portugal
terreno
Standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

know the terrain - conhecer bem o terreno (to be familiar with a situation)
rough terrain - terreno acidentado (difficult circumstances)
occupy new terrain - ocupar novo terreno (to venture into new areas)
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