← Back to Fala2Me

federal highway

[/ˈfɛdərəl ˈhaɪweɪ/]
nounpl: federal highways
rodovia federal
1. A major road or highway maintained and funded by the federal government, typically connecting states or regions
Interstate 95 is a major federal highway on the East Coast of the United States.
A BR-101 é uma importante rodovia federal que percorre toda a costa brasileira.
2. A numbered route system managed at the national level for interstate commerce and travel
The federal highway system was established to facilitate transportation across the country.
O sistema de rodovias federais foi criado para facilitar o transporte entre estados.
Synonyms
interstate highwaynational highwaytrunk road
Antonyms
local roadcounty roadstate highway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rodovia federal
Standard term used throughout Brazil; designated with BR prefix (e.g., BR-101)
São Paulo
rodovia federal
Same as general Brazilian usage
Rio de Janeiro
rodovia federal
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
estrada nacional
Portuguese equivalent; designated with EN prefix (e.g., EN2)

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the federal highway
federal highway system
federal highway administration
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →