🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Região pastoral

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʁeˈʒi.ɐ̃w̃ pas.toˈɾaw

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pastoral Region/ˈpæs.tər.əl ˈriː.dʒən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A região pastoral é conhecida por suas paisagens tranquilas."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A geographical area primarily used for the grazing of livestock and characterized by open land.

    "The pastoral region was dotted with sheep grazing peacefully under the sun."
  2. 2

    A region that embodies a rural lifestyle, often associated with agriculture and the countryside.

    "Many artists find inspiration in the serene beauty of the pastoral region."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'pastoral' derives from the Latin 'pastor', meaning 'shepherd', which reflects the historical association of pastoralism with the care of livestock. 'Region' comes from the Latin 'regio', meaning 'direction' or 'district', indicating a specific area characterized by certain features.

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