terrain

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BrE /ˈtɛrɪn/ AmE /ˈtɛrɪn/

noun en → es

1 LANDFORM [singular] B1

the type of land in a particular area, especially the way it rises and falls

terreno, relieve

  • the terrain is hilly/flat/mountainous

Collocations mountainous terrain · hilly terrain

  • The soldiers had to cross difficult mountainous terrain.

    Los soldados tuvieron que cruzar un terreno montañoso difícil.

2 AREA [singular] B1

an area of land, especially one that is suitable for a particular activity or has special features

área, zona

  • a piece of terrain

Collocations battlefield terrain · training terrain

  • The new training area is ideal for all types of terrain.

    La nueva zona de entrenamiento es ideal para todos los tipos de terreno.