Substantivos Básicos - Natureza

a very tall plant with branches and leaves, that can live a long time

árvore

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

flor

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

sol

the circular object going round the earth, visible mostly at night

lua

(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky

estrela

the space above the earth where the sun, clouds, stars, and the moon are and we can see them

céu

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montanha, pico

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

mar

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

rio, ribeiro

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lago

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

oceano

the bent lines of different colors that appear in the sky after the rain

arco-íris

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

trovoada, estrondo

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

vulcão

the event during which the sun comes up

nascer do sol, amanhecer

the event during which the sun goes down

pôr do sol, crepúsculo

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalanche

a thick cloud close to the ground that makes it hard to see through

neblina, névoa

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

prado, pastagem

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

solo, terreno

a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually

cânion, vale profundo

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

falésia, morro

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

caverna, gruta

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

tornado

an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening

golfo, baía

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

costa, rive

a piece of land surrounded by water

ilha

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

costa, praia

a large, open, and grass-covered area

pastagem, campo

a garden plant or its flower that has thorns, smells nice, and comes in different colors

rosa

a flower shaped like a cup that has bright colors and blossoms in spring

tulipa

a plant with a tall stem and a round yellow flower

girassol

a tall flower with white and yellow color, shaped like a trumpet

narciso

a plant with flowers in unusual shapes and bright colors

orquídea

a plant with large bell-shaped flowers, typically white

lírio, lírios

a plant with long narrow leaves and large yellow or purple flowers

íris, planta de íris

a flowering plant known for its large, showy blossoms with lush, often fragrant petals

peônia

a type of plant with purple flowers and a fine smell

lavanda, planta com flores roxas

a type of plant with tiny purple or white flowers and a sweet smell

violeta

a fragrant flowering plant known for its small, white blossoms and sweet, aromatic scent

jasmim

a small wild flower that has a yellow center and white petals

margarida

a type of plant that grows in tropical regions with a hollow wooden stem

bambu

a desert plant with a lot of spines on a thick stem that stores water

cacto

a type of evergreen climbing plant with dark green leaves, often used for decorative purposes

hera

a flowering shrub or small tree appreciated for its clusters of fragrant, colorful blossoms, often in shades of purple or pink

lilás

a small plant of the daisy family with a yellow flower that turns into a fluffy white ball of seeds

dente-de-leão

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

praia

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

floresta

a white or gray visible mass of water vapor floating in the air

nuvem, nebulosidade

water that falls in small drops from the sky

chuva

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

neve

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

vento

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

rocha, pedra

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

deserto, deserto árido

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

vale

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

colina, morro

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

cachoeira, cascata

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

areia

an evergreen shrub or tree appreciated for its glossy, dark-green leaves and showy, often fragrant flowers that come in various colors like white, pink, or red

camélia