This is the 8254th most frequent Portuguese word.
territorial
Related to territory or land.
In this sentence, 'territorial' describes the type of dispute, specifically related to ownership or control of land or geographical areas.
A disputa territorial entre os países causou tensões políticas.
The territorial dispute between the countries caused political tensions.
Here, 'territorial' qualifies 'boundaries,' referring to borders of land or areas under jurisdiction.
Os limites territoriais foram definidos no tratado.
The territorial boundaries were defined in the treaty.
In this instance, 'territorial' characterizes the expansion, indicating it pertains to land or area growth of governance.