🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

las tierras salvajes

Pronunciation / Transliteration: las tierras salvajes

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Wilds/waɪldz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Los exploradores se adentraron en las tierras salvajes."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An area that is uncultivated or uninhabited, often characterized by natural vegetation and wildlife.

    "The explorers ventured deep into the wilds, seeking adventure and untouched landscapes."
  2. 2

    The natural environment, especially in its most untamed form.

    "The wilds of the national park are home to many endangered species."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'wilds' originates from the Old English 'wild', which means 'untamed' or 'uninhabited'. It has evolved through Middle English to refer to areas of wilderness or natural, uncultivated land, reflecting a historical appreciation for untamed nature.

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