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congested highway

[kən-ˈjes-təd ˈhī-ˌwā]
noun phrasepl: congested highways
rodovia congestionada
1. A major road or expressway with heavy traffic flow, experiencing delays and slow movement of vehicles
The congested highway made my commute take twice as long.
A rodovia congestionada fez meu trajeto levar o dobro do tempo.
2. A highway that is blocked or overcrowded with vehicles, reducing traffic flow efficiency
During rush hour, every congested highway in the city becomes a parking lot.
Durante a hora do rush, toda rodovia congestionada na cidade vira um estacionamento.
NYC Slang
bumper-to-bumper traffic on the highway
Synonyms
busy highwaycrowded highwayheavy traffic roadjammed highway
Antonyms
clear highwayopen roadfree-flowing trafficempty highway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rodovia congestionada
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
via congestionada
commonly used in metropolitan areas
Rio de Janeiro
estrada congestionada
alternative regional usage
Portugal
autoestrada congestionada
Portuguese uses 'autoestrada' for highway

Related Idioms & Phrases

stuck in traffic
rush hour gridlock
traffic jam
hit the rush hour
backed up on the highway
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