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lane

[/leɪn/]
nounpl: lanes
faixa, via, rua
1. A narrow road or passage, typically in a rural area
We walked down the country lane towards the village.
Caminhamos pela via rural em direção à aldeia.
2. A marked division of a road for a single line of traffic
The car changed lanes on the highway.
O carro mudou de faixa na estrada.
3. A narrow passage or alley between buildings or walls
They took a shortcut through the narrow lane.
Eles tomaram um atalho pela rua estreita.
4. A course or track for swimmers, runners, or bowlers
She swam in lane 4 during the competition.
Ela nadou na faixa 4 durante a competição.
Synonyms
pathalleypassageroadstreettrack

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
faixa, pista
Common for road divisions and sports tracks
Rio de Janeiro
rua, viela
For narrow streets and passages
São Paulo
faixa, corredor
Traffic lane usage is prevalent
Portugal
faixa, via, caminho
Faixa common for traffic; caminho for rural paths

Related Idioms & Phrases

in your lane - stay focused on your own business
down the lane - in the near future
stay in your lane - mind your own affairs
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