main road

[/meɪn roʊd/]

nounpl: main roads

estrada principal

1. A major highway or thoroughfare that is a primary route for traffic between towns or cities

The main road was congested during rush hour.

A estrada principal estava congestionada durante a hora de pico.

2. The principal street or avenue in a town or city center

The shops are located on the main road.

As lojas ficam na rua principal.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estrada principal / rua principal

Standard usage for both highways and town streets

São Paulo

via principal / avenida principal

More formal, often used for major urban routes

Rio de Janeiro

estrada principal / via de acesso

Common usage in both urban and rural contexts

Portugal

estrada principal / via principal

Standard usage; 'via principal' is more formal

take the main road

off the main road

stick to the main road

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