terra firma

• Término de origen latino que significa tierra firme o suelo sólido, en contraposición al agua o al aire. Se usa a menudo en sentido figurado para referirse a una situación estable o segura.

A Latin-derived term meaning solid ground or dry land, as opposed to water or air. Often used in a figurative sense to refer to a stable or safe situation.

1. Solid groundB2formal

   Dry land, as opposed to water or air.

   tierra firme

   • After a long sea voyage, the sailors were relieved to set foot on terra firma.
   • The plane landed safely on terra firma.
   • He felt dizzy and was glad to be back on terra firma.