limited stop

[/ˈlɪmɪtɪd stɑp/]
nounpl: limited stops
parada limitada
1. A public transportation service (bus, train, or subway) that stops at only selected stations or stops instead of every station on the route
The limited stop bus service skips several stations during rush hour to provide faster service.
O serviço de ônibus de parada limitada pula várias estações durante a hora de pico para oferecer um serviço mais rápido.
2. A transportation option that makes fewer stops than the local or standard service
If you want to get downtown faster, take the limited stop express instead of the local.
Se você quer chegar ao centro mais rápido, pegue o expresso de parada limitada em vez do serviço local.
Limited stop services are particularly important in major US and Brazilian cities with extensive public transportation networks. In New York City, limited stop buses are marked differently and serve commuters seeking faster travel times. In Brazilian cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, these services help manage high passenger volumes during peak hours and are integrated into the broader public transit strategy.
NYC Slang
express service / skip-stop
Synonyms / Sinônimos
express serviceexpress busskip-stop servicelimited service
Antonyms / Antônimos
local serviceall-stop servicelocal bus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parada limitada
Standard term used in major Brazilian cities
Rio de Janeiro
parada limitada / expresso
Both terms are used interchangeably in Rio's public transport system
São Paulo
parada limitada / serviço expresso
Common in São Paulo's bus and metro system terminology
Portugal
paragem limitada / serviço expresso
Portuguese uses 'paragem' instead of 'parada'

Related Words

express trainrapid transitshuttle servicebus routepublic transportation

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the express
limited stop service
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