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hidrovias

[i.dro.ˈvi.ɐs]
nounfemininepl: hidrovias
waterways
1. Routes or channels of water used for navigation and transportation of goods and people
The Amazon River is one of the most important waterways in South America.
O Rio Amazonas é uma das hidrovias mais importantes da América do Sul.
2. Infrastructure and systems developed for water transport and commerce
The government invested in improving the waterways for cargo transportation.
O governo investiu na melhoria das hidrovias para o transporte de carga.
Synonyms
vias navegáveisrotas aquáticascanais de navegação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hidrovias
Standard term used throughout Brazil for water transport routes
Portugal
vias navegáveis
More commonly used in Portugal, though 'hidrovias' is also understood

Related Idioms & Phrases

transportação por hidrovias
desenvolvimento de hidrovias
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