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major thoroughfare
[ˈmeɪdʒər ˈθɜroʊˌfɛr]
noun
pl: major thoroughfares
via principal
1.
A main road or street that carries significant traffic and serves as a primary route for vehicles and pedestrians
The major thoroughfare was closed for construction, causing traffic delays throughout the city.
A via principal foi fechada para obras, causando atrasos no trânsito em toda a cidade.
2.
An important passage or route that is heavily used for transportation and commerce
Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare in New York City with countless shops and restaurants.
A Quinta Avenida é uma via principal em Nova York com inúmeras lojas e restaurantes.
NYC Slang
main drag
Synonyms
main road
arterial road
primary route
major artery
main street
highway
Antonyms
back street
side street
minor road
alley
cul-de-sac
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
via principal
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
avenida principal
Often used interchangeably with via principal
São Paulo
via principal / avenida
Both terms commonly used in urban context
Portugal
via principal / estrada principal
Estrada principal may refer to main roads outside urban areas
Related Idioms & Phrases
the beaten path
a major artery of the city
the main drag
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