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empty highway

[/ˈɛmpti ˈhaɪweɪ/]
nounpl: empty highways
estrada vazia
1. A major road with little to no traffic or vehicles
The empty highway stretched for miles under the moonlight.
A estrada vazia se estendia por quilômetros sob a luz da lua.
2. A highway devoid of congestion or busy conditions
Driving on an empty highway is much more relaxing than being stuck in traffic.
Dirigir em uma estrada vazia é muito mais relaxante do que ficar preso no trânsito.
Synonyms
deserted highwayclear roadopen roadvacant highway
Antonyms
congested highwaybusy roadcrowded highwayheavy traffic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada vazia
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pista vazia
Informal usage; 'pista' is commonly used for highway sections
São Paulo
rodovia vazia
'Rodovia' is preferred for major highways in São Paulo
Portugal
autoestrada vazia
'Autoestrada' is the standard term for highway in Portuguese Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

the open road
smooth sailing
clear skies ahead
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