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eroded road

[ɪˈroʊdəd roʊd]
nounpl: eroded roads
estrada erodida
1. A road that has been worn away by water, wind, or traffic, typically creating ruts, gullies, or uneven surfaces
The eroded road made travel difficult during the rainy season.
A estrada erodida dificultava as viagens durante a estação chuvosa.
2. A deteriorated pathway showing visible damage from natural erosion processes
Heavy rainfall had created an eroded road full of deep grooves.
A chuva intensa havia criado uma estrada erodida cheia de sulcos profundos.
Synonyms
worn roaddeteriorated roaddamaged roadrutted road
Antonyms
well-maintained roadpaved roadpristine road

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada erodida
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
estrada desgastada
Alternative term emphasizing wear
São Paulo
estrada degradada
Common term in urban/rural areas
Portugal
estrada erodida
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear and tear
the road less traveled
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