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fast road

[/fɑːst roʊd/]
nounpl: fast roads
estrada rápida
1. A road designed for high-speed traffic, typically with multiple lanes and limited access points
The fast road connects the two cities and reduces travel time significantly.
A estrada rápida conecta as duas cidades e reduz significativamente o tempo de viagem.
2. A main road or expressway with higher speed limits than local roads
We took the fast road to avoid traffic in the city center.
Pegamos a estrada rápida para evitar o trânsito no centro da cidade.
Synonyms
expresswayhighwaymain roadarterial roadtrunk road
Antonyms
slow roadlocal roadresidential streetminor road

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada rápida / via rápida / rodovia
commonly used term for expressways and main highways
Rio de Janeiro
via rápida
particularly used for urban expressways
São Paulo
via rápida / rodovia
standard usage for high-speed roads
Portugal
estrada rápida / via rápida / auto-estrada
auto-estrada refers specifically to motorways with tolls

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the fast road
hit the fast road
travel the fast road
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