terra

the solid surface of the world, especially as distinct from the sky or sea.

tierra, suelo

• on terra

Collocations terra firma

• The plane landed safely on terra firma.

  El avión aterrizó en tierra firme de manera segura.

a large area of land, especially one that is part of an empire or country.

tierra, territorio

• the terra of somebody

Collocations terra incognita

• The explorer claimed the terra for his country.

  El explorador reclamó la tierra para su país.

a type of painting or drawing that shows a landscape, especially one with no people in it.

paisaje, pintura de paisaje

• a terra

Collocations terra cotta

• The artist's terras are highly sought after.

  Las pinturas de paisaje del artista son muy demandadas.

a substance that is used in making glass and ceramics, or as a base for paints.

arcilla, barro

• terra alba

Collocations terra sigillata

• The terra was used to make fine pottery.

  La arcilla se utilizó para hacer cerámica fina.