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terreno rural

[tɛˈrɛnu ˈrurɑl]
nounmasculinepl: terrenos rurais
rural land
1. A plot of land located in the countryside, outside urban areas, typically used for agriculture, livestock, or other rural purposes
They purchased a rural plot to start farming.
Eles compraram um terreno rural para começar a cultivar.
2. Land in agricultural or sparsely populated regions, as opposed to urban or suburban areas
The rural terrain stretches for miles with no buildings in sight.
O terreno rural se estende por quilômetros sem edifícios à vista.
Synonyms
terra ruralpropriedade ruralglebasítiochácarafazenda
Antonyms
terreno urbanoterreno metropolitanolote urbano

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terreno rural
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
chácara
Smaller rural property, often used as weekend retreat
São Paulo
sítio
Common term for rural properties used for agriculture
Portugal
terreno rural
Standard term; 'quinta' also used for larger rural estates

Related Idioms & Phrases

vida do terreno rural - rural life
propriedade do terreno rural - rural property ownership
desenvolver um terreno rural - to develop rural land
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