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terreno hostil

[te-ˈre-nu ɔ-ˈʃtil]
noun phrasemasculinepl: terrenos hostis
hostile territory/ground
1. An area, region, or environment that is unfriendly, dangerous, or opposed to one's interests; literal or figurative enemy-controlled land
The soldiers advanced through hostile territory.
Os soldados avançaram através de terreno hostil.
2. A situation or context where one faces opposition, resistance, or unfavorable conditions
She entered hostile terrain when she challenged the company's policies.
Ela entrou em terreno hostil quando desafiou as políticas da empresa.
Synonyms
território inimigozona de perigoambiente hostilsolo inimigoterra de inimigos
Antonyms
terreno amigávelterritório amigosolo seguroambiente favorável

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terreno hostil
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
terreno hostil
Standard usage in Portugal; may also use 'solo hostil'

Related Idioms & Phrases

pisar em terreno hostil - to tread on hostile ground
entrar em terreno hostil - to enter hostile territory
navegar por terreno hostil - to navigate hostile terrain
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