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terreno sólido

[te-ˈre-nu ˈsɔ-li-du]
noun phrasemasculinepl: terrenos sólidos
solid ground
1. Firm, stable earth or land that can safely support weight and construction
The builders confirmed they had solid ground for the foundation.
Os construtores confirmaram que tinham terreno sólido para a fundação.
2. Figuratively, a firm basis or foundation for an argument, plan, or position
Their proposal stands on solid ground with extensive research.
A proposta deles está em terreno sólido com pesquisa extensiva.
Synonyms
terra firmebase sólidaalicercefundação firme
Antonyms
terreno pantanosoareia movediçasolo instávelterreno frágil

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terreno sólido
Standard usage in both literal and figurative contexts
São Paulo
terreno firme
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
terreno sólido
Standard usage, also 'solo firme' in technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar em terreno sólido (to be on solid ground)
pisar em terreno sólido (to tread on solid ground)
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