Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
barrier island
Portuguese translation:
ilha-barreira
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English term
barrier island
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English to Portuguese
Science
Geology
Definition from
CENGAGE learning:
A ridge of sand that runs parallel to the main coast but is separated from it by a bay or lagoon. Barrier islands range from 10 to 100 kilometers in length and from 2 to 5 kilometers in width. A barrier island may be as high as 6 meters above sea level. barrier reef A long, narrow reef that runs parallel to the main coast but is separated from it by a wide lagoon.
Example sentences:
Many people own vacation homes or condominiums on barrier islands, and more barrier islands are being developed for tourism. However, barrier islands are fragile, constantly changing ecosystems that are important for coastal geology and ecology. (HowStuffWorks)
The center provides a focal point for the Archie Carr Refuge and the associated barrier island by providing exhibit space, a presentation hall, and ongoing educational programs that promote stewardship of the area’s fragile natural resources. (Environmentally Endangered Lands Program)
Because of the lack of development, North Captiva Island is one of the last barrier islands home to bobcats and river otters. (Barrier island Beach Rental)
Proposed translations
(Portuguese)
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Ernesto Veras
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ilha-barreira
Definition from
own experience or research:
Ilha arenosa que se forma por acumulação continuada de material numa barra que fica emersa e por vezes até com fixação de vegetação. As ilhas-barreira têm normalmente uma forma alongada e paralela à costa, com uma laguna a fazer a separação. Estas ilhas têm, frequentemente, aberturas por onde se dá a passagem das correntes.
Example sentences:
As características sedimentológicas e o conteúdo paleontológico, representado por uma mistura de fauna marinha e continental, apontam para paleoambientes costeiros, possivelmente sistemas de ilhas-barreiras ou embaiamentos sujeitos ao influxo freqüente de areia através de lobos deltaicos. (Fundação Paleontológica Phoenix)
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