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estrada antiga

[ɛʃ'tɾa.da ɐ̃'ti.ga]
nounfemininepl: estradas antigas
old road
1. A road or highway that has existed for a long time, often poorly maintained or less frequently used than modern routes
The old road through the mountains is still passable but requires careful driving.
A estrada antiga através das montanhas ainda é transitável, mas requer direção cuidadosa.
2. A historic or traditional route that once served as a primary means of transportation
Travelers used the old road as the main route between the two cities centuries ago.
Os viajantes usavam a estrada antiga como rota principal entre as duas cidades há séculos.
Synonyms
caminho antigoestrada velhavia antigatrilho antigo
Antonyms
estrada novaestrada modernaautoestradavia rápida

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada antiga
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
estrada velha
Alternative common usage in São Paulo region
Portugal
estrada antiga
Standard usage in Portugal, may also refer to heritage routes

Related Idioms & Phrases

seguir uma estrada antiga
manter a estrada antiga
restaurar uma estrada antiga
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