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faixa exclusiva

[FAI-sha eks-klu-ZI-va]
nounfemininepl: faixas exclusivas
exclusive lane
1. A dedicated traffic lane reserved for specific vehicles (such as buses, bicycles, or high-occupancy vehicles) that other vehicles are prohibited from using
The bus driver uses the exclusive lane to avoid traffic congestion.
O motorista do ônibus usa a faixa exclusiva para evitar o congestionamento.
2. A designated area or space that is restricted to authorized users only
This exclusive lane is reserved for emergency vehicles only.
Esta faixa exclusiva é reservada apenas para veículos de emergência.
NYC Slang
bus lane / dedicated lane
Synonyms
faixa reservadavia exclusivacorredor exclusivo
Antonyms
faixa compartilhadavia comum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
faixa exclusiva
Standard term used throughout Brazil for dedicated traffic lanes
São Paulo
faixa exclusiva de ônibus
Often specified with 'de ônibus' (for buses) as it's commonly used for public transport
Rio de Janeiro
faixa exclusiva
Common usage for bus lanes in the city's transit system
Portugal
faixa reservada / via reservada
Alternative terminology sometimes preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

entrar na faixa exclusiva - to enter the exclusive lane (sometimes used metaphorically for privileged access)
respeitar a faixa exclusiva - to respect the exclusive lane
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