pista livre

[PEE-stuh LEE-vruh]

noun phrasefemininepl: pistas livres

clear track / open road / green light

1. A racing track or road that is unobstructed and available for use

The racing driver had a clear track to set a new record.

O piloto de corrida tinha a pista livre para estabelecer um novo recorde.

2. Permission or opportunity to proceed without obstacles or interference

Once the negotiations ended, they had a clear path to move forward with the project.

Após as negociações terminarem, tinham pista livre para prosseguir com o projeto.

3. An unobstructed road or passageway

The highway was clear after the accident was cleared.

A estrada estava com pista livre após o acidente ser retirado.

NYC Slang

green light / all clear

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General Brazilian

pista livre

Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts

Portugal

pista livre / via livre

Both terms are used, with 'via livre' also common

dar pista livre a alguém

ter pista livre para fazer algo

deixar a pista livre

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