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lightly trafficked road

[ˈlaɪtli ˈtræfɪkt roʊd]
nounpl: lightly trafficked roads
estrada pouco movimentada
1. A road with relatively low volume of vehicle traffic, characterized by fewer cars and less congestion
We took the lightly trafficked road to avoid rush hour congestion.
Pegamos a estrada pouco movimentada para evitar o congestionamento da hora do rush.
2. A secondary or rural road with minimal vehicle flow compared to main highways
The lightly trafficked road was perfect for a scenic drive through the countryside.
A estrada pouco movimentada era perfeita para um passeio cênico pelo campo.
Synonyms
low-traffic roadquiet roadsecondary roadminor roadback roadcountry road
Antonyms
heavily trafficked roadbusy roadcongested roadmain highwayarterial road

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada pouco movimentada
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
estrada tranquila com pouco trânsito
More descriptive phrasing
São Paulo
estrada pouco congestionada
Focus on lack of congestion
Portugal
estrada com pouco trânsito
Common Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the road less traveled
off the beaten path
back roads and byways
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