1. A high-speed road designed for fast traffic flow, with multiple lanes and limited access points, typically connecting major cities
The motorway was congested during rush hour.
A autoestrada estava congestionada durante a hora de pico.
2. A divided highway with grade separations and controlled access, primarily for through traffic
We took the motorway to reach the airport quickly.
Pegamos a autoestrada para chegar ao aeroporto rapidamente.