floodplain in Portuguese

floodplain in Portuguese is várzea, vargem — floodplain means a low-lying plain adjacent to a river subject to flooding during periods of high rainfall or at high tide.

floodplain in Portuguese

várzea

noun

(geography) An alluvial plain adjacent to a river formed by flooding during periods of high rain.

vargem

noun

(geography) An alluvial plain adjacent to a river formed by flooding during periods of high rain.

What does "floodplain" mean?

noun A low-lying plain adjacent to a river subject to flooding during periods of high rainfall or at high tide.

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What is "floodplain" in Portuguese?

"floodplain" in Portuguese is várzea, vargem. floodplain means: A low-lying plain adjacent to a river subject to flooding during periods of high rainfall or at high tide.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "floodplain": várzea, vargem.

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