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wild land

[/waɪld lænd/]
nounpl: wild lands
terra selvagem
1. An uncultivated, uninhabited, or sparsely populated area in its natural state
The explorers ventured into the wild land beyond the mountains.
Os exploradores aventuraram-se pela terra selvagem além das montanhas.
2. Land that has not been developed or civilized; wilderness
They preserved the wild land to protect endangered species.
Eles preservaram a terra selvagem para proteger as espécies em perigo de extinção.
Synonyms
wildernessuntamed landnatural habitatbackcountryremote area
Antonyms
civilized landdeveloped landurban areacultivated land

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra selvagem
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
terras virgens
Alternative term emphasizing unexploited land
Portugal
terra selvagem
Standard term in European Portuguese
Brazil
sertão
Regional term for wild, arid lands in the northeast

Related Idioms & Phrases

the call of the wild
back to nature
into the wilderness
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