Planicie (en. Plain)

/plaˈniθje/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Extensive and flat surface, without significant ups and downs.

Example Sentence: The plain extends as far as the eye can see.

La planicie se extiende hasta donde alcanza la vista.

Definition: Geographic region characterized by its leveling.

Example Sentence: The vast plains are ideal for agriculture.

Las grandes planicies son ideales para la agricultura.

Definition: Area of land that is at a relatively low altitude.

Example Sentence: The river's plain is a place of great biodiversity.

La planicie del río es un lugar de gran biodiversidad.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin planitia, meaning flat surface.

Common Phrase: plain of life

Meaning: Phase of stability and calmness in life.

planicie de la vida

Common Phrase: walking through the plain

Meaning: Being in a moment of tranquility or ease.

andar por la planicie

Related Word: flat

Description: Extensive and level terrain.

llano

Related Word: plateau

Description: Elevated and flat area.

meseta

Related Word: valley

Description: Depression of the land between mountains.

valle

Slang Meaning: It's said of something that is simple or easy.

Example: The task was so easy that it felt like a plain.

La tarea fue tan fácil que se sentía como una planicie.

Slang Meaning: Situation of stability without surprises.

Example: After months of hard work, I am now in a plain.

Después de meses de trabajo duro, ahora estoy en una planicie.