avenida de trânsito rápido

[a.ve.NI.da dʒi TRÂN.zi.tu RA.pi.du]

nounfemininepl: avenidas de trânsito rápido

high-speed avenue; express avenue; rapid transit avenue

1. A major urban avenue designed for fast-moving traffic, typically with multiple lanes and limited pedestrian crossings

The new highway project includes a high-speed avenue that will reduce commute times significantly.

O novo projeto de rodovia inclui uma avenida de trânsito rápido que reduzirá significativamente os tempos de deslocamento.

2. An arterial road within a city that prioritizes vehicle flow over local access

She took the express avenue to avoid traffic on the main streets.

Ela pegou a avenida de trânsito rápido para evitar o trânsito nas ruas principais.

NYC Slang

expressway; highway; arterial road

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

avenida de trânsito rápido

Standard term used throughout Brazil

São Paulo

avenida expressa; via rápida

Common usage in major metropolitan areas

Rio de Janeiro

avenida de trânsito rápido; pista expressa

Used interchangeably with pista expressa

Portugal

via de trânsito rápido; estrada de acesso rápido

Portuguese usage may vary; similar to 'via de trânsito rápido'

pegar a via rápida (to take the fast route)

fluir na avenida expressa (to flow smoothly on the express avenue)

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