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estrada ocupada

[ɛʃ'tɾadɐ o'kupɐdɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: estradas ocupadas
busy road; occupied road
1. A road or highway that is congested with traffic or has heavy vehicle flow
The main highway was a busy road during rush hour.
A estrada principal era uma estrada ocupada durante a hora de pico.
2. A road that is blocked, closed, or controlled by authorities or military forces
The road was occupied by police checking documents.
A estrada estava ocupada pela polícia verificando documentos.
NYC Slang
gridlocked; bumper-to-bumper
Synonyms
estrada congestionadaestrada cheiaestrada bloqueadarodovia ocupada
Antonyms
estrada livreestrada vaziaestrada desocupada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada ocupada
Most common usage for congested roads
São Paulo
via ocupada
Alternative term used in urban contexts
Portugal
estrada ocupada
Standard usage, can also mean literally occupied by military or police

Related Idioms & Phrases

estrada ocupada demais para passar
estrada ocupada do trânsito
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