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frequented road

[ˈfrekwentɪd roʊd]
noun phrasepl: frequented roads
estrada frequentada
1. A road or street that is regularly traveled by many people or vehicles
The frequented road through the city center was always busy during rush hour.
A estrada frequentada pelo centro da cidade estava sempre movimentada durante a hora do pico.
2. A well-traveled or popular route
Merchants preferred the frequented road as it offered safety in numbers.
Os comerciantes preferiam a estrada frequentada, pois oferecia segurança em números.
Synonyms
busy roadwell-traveled roadmain roadthoroughfareheavily-trafficked road
Antonyms
isolated roadremote roaddeserted roadquiet roadrarely-traveled road

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada frequentada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
via movimentada
Alternative usage emphasizing movement and traffic
Rio de Janeiro
estrada de muito movimento
Colloquial expression meaning 'road with a lot of movement'
Portugal
estrada muito frequentada
Standard Portuguese usage with adverbial emphasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

the beaten path
well-trodden road
main thoroughfare
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