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main highway
[/meɪn ˈhaɪweɪ/]
noun
pl: main highways
rodovia principal
1.
A major road that connects cities or regions and carries significant traffic volume
The main highway between Boston and New York was congested during rush hour.
A rodovia principal entre Boston e Nova York estava congestionada durante a hora de pico.
2.
The primary or most important route for vehicle transportation in a region
We took the main highway to reach the capital city more quickly.
Pegamos a rodovia principal para chegar à capital mais rapidamente.
Synonyms
major highway
primary route
main road
trunk road
interstate highway
Antonyms
side road
local road
secondary road
backroad
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
rodovia principal
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
estrada principal
Alternative term used in the region
São Paulo
via principal
Sometimes used in São Paulo metropolitan area
Portugal
estrada principal
Portuguese standard term
Related Idioms & Phrases
hit the main highway
main highway to success
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