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water-saturated ground

[ˈwɔːtər ˈsætʃəreɪtɪd graʊnd]
nounpl: water-saturated grounds
solo saturado de água
1. Soil or earth that is completely filled with water, with all pores and spaces occupied by water rather than air
The construction site was built on water-saturated ground, requiring extensive drainage systems.
O canteiro de obras foi construído sobre solo saturado de água, exigindo extensos sistemas de drenagem.
2. Geological condition where the water table has risen to ground level or above, creating waterlogged conditions
Heavy rainfall turned the field into water-saturated ground unsuitable for planting.
A chuva intensa transformou o campo em solo saturado de água, impróprio para plantio.
Synonyms
waterlogged groundsaturated soilboggy groundswampy groundflooded groundwet ground
Antonyms
dry groundarid soilwell-drained groundparched ground

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solo saturado de água / terreno encharcado
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
solo saturado / terreno alagado
Common in engineering and construction contexts
Portugal
solo saturado de água / terreno pantanoso
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

head over heels in water
sink or swim
in deep water
water under the bridge
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