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estrada mal conservada

[ɛʃˈtɾadɐ maɫ kõsɛɾˈvadɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: estradas mal conservadas
poorly maintained road
1. A road in poor condition with inadequate maintenance, featuring potholes, cracks, deteriorated pavement, or lack of proper upkeep
The poorly maintained road was difficult to drive on during the rainy season.
A estrada mal conservada era difícil de trafegar durante a estação chuvosa.
NYC Slang
pothole-ridden road
Synonyms
estrada em mau estadoestrada deterioradaestrada danificadaestrada precáriaestrada esburacada
Antonyms
estrada bem conservadaestrada em bom estadoestrada asfaltadaestrada bem mantida

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada mal conservada
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estrada esburacada
colloquial alternative emphasizing potholes
Portugal
estrada mal conservada
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

andar por uma estrada acidentada
estrada de terra mal conservada
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