estrada frequentada

[ɛʃ'tɾadɐ fɾe'kwẽtadɐ]

noun phrasefemininepl: estradas frequentadas

busy road; well-traveled road; frequented road

1. A road or highway that is regularly used by many people or vehicles

The main highway is a busy road with constant traffic.

A rodovia principal é uma estrada frequentada com trânsito constante.

2. A route that is commonly traveled or frequently visited

This is a well-traveled road between the two cities.

Esta é uma estrada frequentada entre as duas cidades.

NYC Slang

busy street; well-beaten path

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estrada frequentada

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

estrada movimentada

More commonly used in informal speech

São Paulo

via de trânsito intenso

More technical/formal usage

Portugal

estrada muito frequentada

Emphasis on frequency is more common

bater a estrada frequentada - to take the well-known route

sair da estrada frequentada - to deviate from the usual path

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