estrada viva

[ɛʃ'tɾadɐ 'vivɐ]

nounfemininepl: estradas vivas

living road / active road / busy road

1. A road or highway that is frequently used and maintained, with active traffic and ongoing construction or maintenance work

The estrada viva was closed for repairs due to heavy traffic.

A estrada viva foi fechada para reparos devido ao trânsito intenso.

2. In Brazilian infrastructure, a road that is part of an active transportation network with regular maintenance

The estrada viva connects the main cities in the region.

A estrada viva conecta as principais cidades da região.

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General Brazilian

estrada viva

Standard usage for active, maintained highways

São Paulo

estrada viva

Common in infrastructure and traffic contexts

Rio de Janeiro

estrada viva

Used similarly to other regions

Portugal

estrada ativa

Less commonly used; Portuguese prefer 'estrada ativa' or 'via de trânsito intenso'

estar na estrada

estrada de mão dupla

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