terreno

[tɛ.ˈɾɛ.nu]

noun/adjectivemasculinepl: terrenos

land/ground/terrain

1. A plot of land; a piece of ground

He bought a terreno to build a house.

Ele comprou um terreno para construir uma casa.

2. Terrain; the physical features of an area of land

The terreno was rocky and difficult to traverse.

O terreno era rochoso e difícil de atravessar.

3. Field or area of activity/knowledge (figurative)

This is a new terreno for research.

Este é um novo terreno para pesquisa.

4. Sporting field or court (as adjective: relating to land)

They played on the terreno.

Eles jogaram no terreno.

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General Brazilian

terreno

Most common term for land/plot of land

São Paulo

terreno

Standard usage, especially in real estate context

Rio de Janeiro

terreno

Common in favela contexts and informal settlements

Portugal

terreno

Used similarly; also 'lote' or 'parcela' for plots

ganhar terreno (to gain ground)

perder terreno (to lose ground)

preparar o terreno (to pave the way)

em terreno firme (on firm ground)

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