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barren in Portuguese

barren in Portuguese is estéril, infértil, árido — barren means not producing crops, plants, or life; unproductive land.

barren in Portuguese

estéril
adj
(of people and animals, not comparable) Not bearing children, childless; hence also unable to bear children, sterile.
infértil
adj
(of people and animals, not comparable) Not bearing children, childless; hence also unable to bear children, sterile.
infértil
adj
(of places) Of poor fertility, infertile; not producing vegetation; desert, waste.
estéril
adj
(of places) Of poor fertility, infertile; not producing vegetation; desert, waste.
árido
adj
(of places) Of poor fertility, infertile; not producing vegetation; desert, waste.

What does "barren" mean?

  1. adj Not producing crops, plants, or life; unproductive land.
    "Nothing grew in the barren stretch of desert for miles."
  2. adj Lacking in interest, ideas, or results.
    "The negotiations proved barren, with neither side willing to compromise."
  3. adj (dated, of a person or animal) Unable to have children or offspring.
    "In the old story, the couple prayed for years, believing themselves barren."
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barren in a sentence

  • Nothing grew in the barren stretch of desert for miles.
  • Years of drought left the fields barren.
  • The negotiations proved barren, with neither side willing to compromise.
  • In the old story, the couple prayed for years, believing themselves barren.

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What is "barren" in Portuguese?

"barren" in Portuguese is estéril, infértil, árido. barren means: Not producing crops, plants, or life; unproductive land.

How do you use "barren" in a sentence?

Example: "Nothing grew in the barren stretch of desert for miles." In Portuguese, "barren" is estéril, infértil, árido.

Are there other ways to say "barren" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "barren": estéril, infértil, árido.

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