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primary route

[ˈpraɪmeri ruːt]
nounpl: primary routes
rota principal
1. The main or most direct path or way of travel between two locations, typically used by most traffic or travelers
The primary route to the airport is the highway that runs through downtown.
A rota principal para o aeroporto é a rodovia que passa pelo centro da cidade.
2. In navigation or logistics, the preferred or recommended path that offers the fastest or most efficient journey
We should take the primary route to ensure we arrive on time.
Devemos seguir a rota principal para garantir que chegamos no horário.
3. A main road or thoroughfare designated as the principal path for traffic flow
Traffic congestion on the primary route caused significant delays.
O congestionamento na rota principal causou atrasos significativos.
Synonyms
main routeprincipal routemajor routeprimary roadmain road
Antonyms
secondary routealternative routebypassdetour

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota principal
Most commonly used term in Brazil
São Paulo
rota principal / via principal
Both terms are used interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
rota principal
Standard usage in traffic and navigation contexts
Portugal
rota principal / via principal
Portuguese preference often uses 'via' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

the beaten path
the main drag
the direct route
straight shot
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