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untouched land

[ənˈtʌtʃt lænd]
nounpl: untouched lands
terra intocada
1. land that has not been developed, cultivated, or altered by human activity; pristine or virgin territory
The explorers discovered vast untouched land deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Os exploradores descobriram uma vasta terra intocada no coração da floresta amazônica.
2. natural landscape in its original state, free from human interference or modification
Conservation efforts aim to preserve untouched land for future generations.
Os esforços de conservação visam preservar a terra intocada para as gerações futuras.
Synonyms
virgin landpristine landwildernessunexplored territorynatural landunspoiled landterra virgemterra selvagem
Antonyms
developed landcultivated landurban areaindustrialized areaterra desenvolvidaterra cultivada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra intocada
most common translation
Rio de Janeiro
terra intocada / mata virgem
mata virgem often used for forested untouched land
São Paulo
terra intocada / terras selvagens
terras selvagens emphasizes wild nature
Portugal
terra intocada / terra virgem
terra virgem is equally common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a piece of paradise
God's country
back of beyond
middle of nowhere
último reduto selvagem
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