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lightly traveled road

[ˈlaɪtli ˈtrævəld roʊd]
noun phrasepl: lightly traveled roads
estrada pouco movimentada
1. A road or highway with minimal traffic; a route that is not frequently used by vehicles
We decided to take the lightly traveled road to avoid the highway congestion.
Decidimos pegar a estrada pouco movimentada para evitar o congestionamento da rodovia.
2. A scenic or rural route with sparse vehicle usage
The lightly traveled road through the countryside offered beautiful views.
A estrada pouco movimentada pelo interior oferecia vistas lindas.
Synonyms
quiet roadquiet highwaylightly trafficked roadscenic routeback roadcountry road
Antonyms
busy roadheavily traveled roadcongested highwaymain roadtrunk road

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada pouco movimentada
Most common in general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
rodovia com pouco movimento
Alternative phrasing common in São Paulo region
Portugal
estrada pouco utilizada
Portuguese variant; 'utilizada' preferred over 'movimentada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
back road route
take the scenic route
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