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valley

[/ˈvæli/]
nounmasculinepl: valleys
vale
1. A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river running through it
The valley was surrounded by tall mountains on both sides.
O vale era cercado por montanhas altas em ambos os lados.
2. Any depressed or hollow area between ridges or elevations
The river flows through the valley creating a beautiful landscape.
O rio flui pelo vale criando uma paisagem bonita.
3. A depression or hollow in any surface
The valley between the two hills filled with water during the rainy season.
O vale entre as duas colinas encheu-se de água durante a estação chuvosa.
Synonyms
daleglenravinegorge
Antonyms
peaksummitridgeplateau

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vale
Standard term used across Brazil
Portugal
vale
Standard term used in Portugal; also 'valia' in some contexts
General
depressão
Used when referring to a geographical depression more broadly

Related Idioms & Phrases

Vale of tears - a place of sorrow or suffering (Vale de lágrimas)
In the valley of the shadow of death - in a place of great danger or despair (No vale da sombra da morte)
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