dilapidated road
[dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtɪd roʊd]
noun phrasepl: dilapidated roads
estrada deteriorada
1. A road or highway that is in a state of disrepair, decay, or poor condition due to age, lack of maintenance, or heavy use
The dilapidated road made it difficult for residents to reach the town during rainy season.
A estrada deteriorada dificultava o acesso dos moradores à cidade durante a estação chuvosa.
2. Infrastructure characterized by cracked asphalt, potholes, broken pavement, and structural damage
The government promised to repair the dilapidated road that had been neglected for decades.
O governo prometeu reparar a estrada deteriorada que havia sido negligenciada por décadas.
In Brazil, dilapidated roads are a persistent infrastructure challenge, particularly in rural and peripheral urban areas. The term 'estrada esburacada' (pothole-filled road) is commonly used colloquially and reflects a widespread frustration with maintenance. Road conditions significantly impact daily life, commerce, and emergency services. In the USA, this phrase is often used in policy discussions and news reports about infrastructure investment and government accountability.
NYC Slang
pothole-ridden street; busted-up road
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