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freeway

[/ˈfriːweɪ/]
nounpl: freeways
rodovia
1. A high-speed divided highway designed for rapid long-distance traffic, typically with no tolls and limited access points
I took the freeway to get to the airport faster.
Peguei a rodovia para chegar ao aeroporto mais rápido.
2. A major road with controlled access, grade separation, and no traffic signals
The new freeway reduced commute times significantly.
A nova rodovia reduziu significativamente os tempos de deslocamento.
NYC Slang
highway or interstate
Synonyms
highwayinterstateexpresswaymotorway
Antonyms
local roadsurface streetcountry road

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rodovia
Most common term for high-speed highway
General Brazilian
via expressa
Used for express highways or expressways
São Paulo
pista
Colloquial reference to major expressways
Portugal
autoestrada
Portuguese term for highway/freeway

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the freeway
freeway exit
freeway ramp
freeway congestion
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