untilled fields

[ən-ˈtild ˈfēldz]
noun phrasepl: untilled fields
campos não cultivados
1. Land that has not been plowed, prepared, or worked for agricultural purposes; fallow or neglected agricultural land
The farmer left the untilled fields to rest and restore soil fertility.
O agricultor deixou os campos não cultivados para descansar e restaurar a fertilidade do solo.
2. Figuratively, unexplored or undeveloped areas of knowledge, opportunity, or potential
The startup saw untilled fields of opportunity in emerging markets.
A startup viu campos não explorados de oportunidade nos mercados emergentes.
The concept of untilled fields carries significance in both agricultural and metaphorical contexts. In Brazil's agrarian heritage, leaving fields untilled relates to sustainable farming practices and soil conservation. Metaphorically, the phrase is used in business and intellectual contexts to refer to unexplored opportunities and untapped potential, particularly in entrepreneurial and innovation discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fallow fieldsuncultivated landbarren fieldsunworked soilvirgin land
Antonyms / Antônimos
cultivated fieldstilled landworked fieldsproductive farmland

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campos não cultivados
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
terras não lavradas
Regional variant emphasizing the lack of plowing
São Paulo
áreas incultas
More formal, commonly used in agricultural contexts
Portugal
campos não arados
Portuguese variant using 'arados' (plowed)

Related Words

fallowcrop rotationsoil managementagricultureplowingcultivation

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave fields untilled
untilled fields are fertile with potential
plow untilled ground
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