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unspoiled land

[/ʌnˈspɔɪld lænd/]
nounpl: unspoiled lands
terra intocada
1. Land that has not been damaged, developed, or negatively affected by human activity; pristine natural environment
The national park protects unspoiled land for future generations.
O parque nacional protege terra intocada para as gerações futuras.
2. Territory remaining in its natural state without industrial, commercial, or urban development
We hiked through unspoiled land in the Amazon rainforest.
Caminhamos pela terra intocada da floresta amazônica.
Synonyms
pristine landvirgin territoryuntouched wildernessnatural landscapewilderness area
Antonyms
developed landspoiled landcontaminated landurbanized areapolluted territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra intocada
Most common and widely understood
General Brazilian
natureza selvagem
Emphasizes wild nature
Portugal
terra virgem
More traditional or literary expression
Portugal
paisagem intacta
Emphasizes untouched landscape

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to nature
in the lap of nature
untamed wilderness
pristine environment
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