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principal highway
[ˈprɪnsəpəl ˈhaɪweɪ]
noun
pl: principal highways
rodovia principal
1.
A major road or thoroughfare that serves as a main route for traffic between cities or regions
The principal highway connecting the two cities was recently expanded to accommodate increased traffic.
A rodovia principal que conecta as duas cidades foi recentemente expandida para acomodar o aumento do tráfego.
2.
A primary arterial road designated for through traffic with higher speed limits
We took the principal highway instead of smaller roads to reach our destination faster.
Pegamos a rodovia principal em vez de estradas menores para chegar ao nosso destino mais rapidamente.
Synonyms
main highway
major road
arterial road
trunk road
Antonyms
minor road
secondary road
back road
local street
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
rodovia principal
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
estrada principal
Alternative common usage in São Paulo region
Portugal
estrada principal
Preferred term in Portuguese road classification system
Related Idioms & Phrases
take the principal highway
principal highway bypass
principal highway intersection
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