land

• Sustantivo que designa la parte sólida de la superficie terrestre no cubierta por agua, o un terreno concreto considerado como propiedad o territorio.

A noun referring to the solid part of the Earth's surface that is not covered by water, or a specific area of ground considered as property or territory.

1. Ground or EarthA1formal

   The solid part of the Earth's surface, not covered by water.

   Tierra (superficie sólida)

   • The ship finally reached land after a long voyage.
   • Farmers cultivate the land to grow crops.
   • The earthquake caused the land to shake violently.

   Sinónimosdry landearthgroundsoilterra firmaterrain

   Antónimosoceanseawater

2. Country or RegionA2formal

   A country or area considered as a political or geographical unit.

   país o región

   • He traveled to many foreign lands during his career.
   • The land of opportunity attracts many immigrants.
   • This land has a rich cultural history.

   Sinónimoscountrydomainnationrealmregionsoilstateterritory

3. Property or EstateB1formal

   An area of ground, especially one used for a particular purpose or owned by someone.

   terreno, propiedad

   • They bought a piece of land to build a house.
   • The company owns vast lands for agriculture.
   • He inherited a large land from his grandfather.

   Sinónimosacreageestatelotparcelplotpropertyreal estaterealtytract

• Verbo que indica el acto de posarse o descender sobre el suelo u otra superficie tras un vuelo, o también lograr obtener o conseguir algo tras un esfuerzo.

A verb used to indicate the act of coming down to the ground or another surface after flying, or to successfully obtain or secure something.

1. Arrive on ground or waterA2formal

   To come down from the air onto the ground or another surface.

   Aterrizar o posarse

   • The plane landed safely at the airport.
   • The bird landed on the branch.
   • The helicopter landed on the rooftop.

   Sinónimosalightcome downset downsettletouch down

   Antónimosascenddepartflysoartake off

2. Obtain or secureB2informal

   To succeed in getting something, especially a job, contract, or opportunity.

   conseguir, obtener

   • She landed a great job at the tech company.
   • He landed a major contract for his business.
   • They landed a sponsorship deal with a big brand.

   Sinónimosacquirebagclinchgetnetobtainprocuresecuresnagwin

   Antónimosfailforfeitlosemiss

3. End up in a situationB2informal

   To arrive in a particular place or situation, often unexpectedly.

   acabar en una situación

   • He landed in trouble after missing the deadline.
   • She landed in the hospital after the accident.
   • They landed in a difficult financial situation.

   Sinónimosend upfetch upfind oneselffinish upwind up

Variantes phrasalland up