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wet ground
[/wɛt graʊnd/]
noun
pl: wet grounds
terreno molhado
1.
Land or soil that is saturated with water or moisture
The wet ground made it difficult to walk after the heavy rain.
O terreno molhado dificultou a caminhada após a chuva forte.
2.
An area of land with poor drainage or naturally boggy conditions
The wet ground near the swamp is home to many marsh plants.
O terreno molhado perto do pântano é lar de muitas plantas de charco.
Synonyms
soggy ground
waterlogged ground
damp soil
boggy terrain
muddy ground
Antonyms
dry ground
arid ground
parched soil
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
terreno molhado
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
terreno encharcado
More colloquial variant
São Paulo
solo úmido
Technical or formal usage
Portugal
terreno húmido
Portuguese standard term
Related Idioms & Phrases
get your feet wet
muddy the waters
swampy ground
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