terra

earth; land; soil

Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation

/ˈtɛ.rɐ/

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Cultural Note

Terra is very flexible in Portuguese and can mean the planet Earth, soil, land, or even one's hometown or homeland.

📝 Example Sentences

As crianças estavam a brincar na terra.

The children were playing in the dirt.

Depois de muitos anos fora, voltou à sua terra.

After many years away, he returned to his homeland.

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