backyard

US /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/
UK /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/
"backyard" picture
1.

quintal

a yard at the back of a house, typically enclosed by a fence or walls.

:
•
The kids are playing in the backyard.
As crianças estão brincando no quintal.
•
We had a barbecue in our backyard last weekend.
Fizemos um churrasco no nosso quintal no fim de semana passado.
:
gardenyardpatiocourtyard
2.

quintal, esfera de influência

a person's own area of activity or interest; one's own sphere of influence.

:
•
He considers the entire region his backyard.
Ele considera toda a região seu quintal.
•
Local politics is his backyard, he knows everything about it.
A política local é o seu quintal, ele sabe tudo sobre isso.
:
domainsphereterritoryturf