drive through
[/draɪv θruː/]
noun/verb/adjectivepl: drive throughs
serviço de atendimento sem sair do carro / drive-thru
1. A service establishment (typically a restaurant or bank) where customers can be served while remaining in their vehicles by driving up to a window
We stopped at the McDonald's drive through to grab lunch quickly.
Paramos no drive-thru do McDonald's para pegar algo rápido para almoçar.
2. To proceed through a place without stopping, passing completely through it
We decided to drive through the city instead of stopping for the night.
Decidimos dirigir pela cidade sem parar para a noite.
3. To accomplish or complete something without much difficulty or resistance
He drove through the exam with flying colors.
Ele passou pela prova com grande facilidade.
Drive throughs are extremely popular in Brazil, especially in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, reflecting American fast-food culture influence. The English term 'drive-thru' is commonly used even in Portuguese-language contexts. In Portugal, this service model is less prevalent, as traditional dining culture remains stronger. This service became especially significant in Brazil during and after the COVID-19 pandemic for contactless service.
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