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estrada precária

[ɛʃ'tɾadɐ pɾɛ'kaɾjɐ]
nounfemininepl: estradas precárias
unpaved road, poor quality road, substandard road
1. A road or pathway in poor condition, lacking proper pavement, maintenance, or infrastructure; typically found in rural or underdeveloped areas
The village was only accessible by a precarious dirt road during the rainy season.
A aldeia era acessível apenas por uma estrada precária de terra durante a estação das chuvas.
2. A road that is unreliable or unsafe for regular vehicle traffic due to its condition
They had to repair the precarious road before it became completely impassable.
Tiveram que reparar a estrada precária antes que ficasse completamente intransitável.
Synonyms
estrada de terraestrada não pavimentadaestrada deficientecaminho precáriovia precária
Antonyms
estrada asfaltadaestrada pavimentadarodoviavia de qualidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada precária
Standard usage throughout Brazil, commonly used in rural contexts
Northeast Brazil
estrada de barro
More common in rural northeastern regions
Amazon Region
estrada de terra
Frequently used due to prevalence of unpaved roads in the region
Portugal
estrada precária
Formal usage; also 'caminho de terra' or 'via deficiente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar em má condição
deixar a desejar
não ter infraestrutura adequada
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