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bitola internacional

[bi-ˈtɔ-lə ĩ-tɛɾ-na-sio-ˈnaw]
nounfemininepl: bitolas internacionais
standard gauge
1. The most common railway track gauge used internationally, measuring 1,435 millimeters (4 feet 8.5 inches) between the inner edges of the rails
Most European railways use the international standard gauge for compatibility.
A maioria das ferrovias europeias utiliza a bitola internacional para compatibilidade.
2. A internationally standardized measurement or specification used across different countries and railway systems
The railway company adopted the international standard gauge to facilitate cross-border transport.
A empresa ferroviária adotou a bitola internacional para facilitar o transporte transfronteiriço.
Synonyms
bitola normalvia normal1435 mm
Antonyms
bitola estreitabitola largabitola métrica

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bitola internacional
Standard term used in Brazilian railways and technical contexts
Portugal
bitola internacional
Used in Portuguese railway engineering and documentation
Technical/Engineering
via de 1435 mm
Precise technical specification in measurements

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar na bitola internacional
conformar-se com a bitola internacional
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