frequent stop

[/ˈfriːkwənt stɑːp/]
noun phrasepl: frequent stops
parada frequente
1. A place or location where someone or something stops regularly or repeatedly
The coffee shop is my frequent stop on the way to work.
A cafeteria é minha parada frequente no caminho para o trabalho.
2. A scheduled stopping point on a transportation route that occurs often
The bus makes a frequent stop at the downtown station every 15 minutes.
O ônibus faz uma parada frequente na estação do centro a cada 15 minutos.
3. A habitual or regular place of visit or pause
That restaurant has become a frequent stop for our family.
Esse restaurante se tornou uma parada frequente para nossa família.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'parada frequente' is commonly used in public transportation announcements and tourist guides. In the USA, this phrase is often heard in the context of travel routes, bus services, and commercial areas. The concept is particularly relevant in urban planning and tourism industries in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
regular stophabitual stopcommon stopusual stop
Antonyms / Antônimos
rare stopoccasional stopinfrequent stop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parada frequente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
parada frequente
Common in urban transportation contexts
Rio de Janeiro
parada frequente
Used in both tourism and local transit
Portugal
paragem frequente
Uses 'paragem' instead of 'parada'

Related Words

stoppausestationrouteterminalcheckpoint

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a frequent stop at
frequent stops along the way
a regular haunt (similar concept)
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