wild tree

[/waɪld triː/]
nounpl: wild trees
árvore selvagem
1. a tree that grows naturally in its native habitat without human cultivation or domestication
The forest is filled with wild trees that have never been pruned or managed by humans.
A floresta está cheia de árvores selvagens que nunca foram podadas ou gerenciadas por humanos.
2. a tree species in its natural, undomesticated state
Wild trees are often hardier than cultivated varieties.
As árvores selvagens são frequentemente mais resistentes do que as variedades cultivadas.
3. a tree growing in an uncultivated or uninhabited area
Deep in the jungle, wild trees stretched toward the sky.
Bem no fundo da selva, árvores selvagens se estendiam em direção ao céu.
In Brazil, the concept of 'wild trees' is particularly important given the vast biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest and the conservation efforts surrounding native species. Environmental and agricultural discussions frequently reference árvores selvagens when distinguishing between natural forest ecosystems and planted agricultural areas.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
native treeuntamed treeuncultivated treenatural treeforest tree
Antonyms / Antônimos
cultivated treedomestic treeornamental treeplanted tree

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
árvore selvagem
standard usage throughout Brazil
Amazonas
árvore silvestre da floresta
emphasizes rainforest context
São Paulo
árvore nativa
often used in environmental contexts
Portugal
árvore selvagem
same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

wildflowerwildernessforestvegetationnative speciesnatural habitat

Related Idioms & Phrases

a wild tree grows where it will
wild tree of knowledge
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