high-traffic road

[/haɪ ˈtræfɪk roʊd/]

nounpl: high-traffic roads

estrada de alto tráfego

1. A road or highway that experiences a large volume of vehicular traffic, especially during peak hours

The accident on the high-traffic road caused significant delays during rush hour.

O acidente na estrada de alto tráfego causou atrasos significativos durante a hora de pico.

2. A frequently traveled route used by many vehicles daily

High-traffic roads require regular maintenance due to heavy wear.

As estradas de alto tráfego requerem manutenção regular devido ao desgaste intenso.

NYC Slang

main drag / corridor

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estrada de alto tráfego / rodovia movimentada

Both terms are commonly used in Brazil

São Paulo

via de tráfego intenso / pista movimentada

Urban context; 'pista' frequently used for major city roads

Rio de Janeiro

estrada congestionada / via principal

Common in traffic reports and news

Portugal

estrada com trânsito intenso / via congestionada

Portuguese European usage; often refers to EN (Estradas Nacionais) routes

bumper-to-bumper traffic on a high-traffic road

navigate a high-traffic road

avoid high-traffic roads during rush hour

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