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poor road condition

[pʊr roʊd kənˈdɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: poor road conditions
má condição da estrada
1. A state of disrepair or deterioration of a road surface, making it unsafe or difficult to travel
The poor road condition caused several accidents during the rainy season.
A má condição da estrada causou vários acidentes durante a estação chuvosa.
2. Roads that are damaged, potholed, unpaved, or insufficiently maintained
Drivers complained about poor road conditions in the rural areas.
Os motoristas reclamaram sobre as más condições das estradas nas áreas rurais.
NYC Slang
beat-up roads, busted streets
Synonyms
bad road conditiondeteriorated roaddamaged road surfaceroad disrepair
Antonyms
good road conditionwell-maintained roadexcellent road conditionpristine road surface

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
péssima condição da rodovia
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estrada ruim
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
má condição da via
more formal in traffic reports
Portugal
má condição da estrada
standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the road is falling apart
pothole-ridden road
road in dire condition
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