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pista movimentada

[PEE-stuh moo-vee-men-TAH-duh]
noun phrasefemininepl: 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 cheiapista lotadapista ocupadapista ativa
Antonyms
pista vaziapista desertapista 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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