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empty highway
[/ˈɛmpti ˈhaɪweɪ/]
noun
pl: 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 highway
clear road
open road
vacant highway
Antonyms
congested highway
busy road
crowded highway
heavy 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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