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pista movimentada
[PEE-stuh moo-vee-men-TAH-duh]
noun phrase
feminine
pl: pistas movimentadas
busy track/lane
1.
A dance floor, runway, or sports track with a lot of activity and movement
The nightclub had a very busy dance floor on Saturday night.
A boate tinha uma pista movimentada na noite de sábado.
2.
A road or lane with heavy traffic flow
The highway was a busy lane during rush hour.
A rodovia era uma pista movimentada durante a hora do rush.
3.
An active or crowded racing track
The racetrack was busy with many competitors.
A pista de corrida estava movimentada com muitos competidores.
NYC Slang
packed dance floor / busy lane
Synonyms
pista cheia
pista lotada
pista ocupada
pista ativa
Antonyms
pista vazia
pista deserta
pista tranquila
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pista movimentada
Common usage in Brazil for crowded dance floors and busy traffic lanes
São Paulo
pista movimentada
Frequently used to describe congested roads and busy venues
Rio de Janeiro
pista agitada
Alternative phrase sometimes used instead of movimentada
Portugal
pista movimentada
Used primarily in context of dance floors; less common for traffic references
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar na pista
pista quente
pista de dança
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