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undeveloped land

[/ˌʌndɪˈveləpt lænd/]
nounpl: undeveloped lands
terreno não desenvolvido
1. Land that has not been built upon or improved with structures, infrastructure, or significant modifications; raw or vacant land in its natural state
The city purchased undeveloped land to create a new public park.
A cidade comprou terreno não desenvolvido para criar um novo parque público.
2. Property with no buildings, roads, or utilities; land awaiting development or investment
Investors are looking for undeveloped land in the suburban areas.
Os investidores estão procurando por terrenos não desenvolvidos nas áreas suburbanas.
NYC Slang
empty lot (informal), raw land (real estate context)
Synonyms
vacant landraw landunimproved landgreenfieldopen landempty land
Antonyms
developed landimproved propertybuilt-up areaurban land

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terreno não desenvolvido
standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
terreno vazio
more colloquial usage
São Paulo
terreno não edificado
common in real estate and legal contexts
Portugal
terreno não urbanizado
preferred term in Portuguese law and real estate

Related Idioms & Phrases

a blank canvas
greenfield site
virgin territory
land ripe for development
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