quiet road

[ˈkwaɪ.ət roʊd]

nounpl: quiet roads

estrada silenciosa

1. a road with little traffic or noise, often in a peaceful residential or rural area

We took a quiet road through the countryside to avoid traffic.

Pegamos uma estrada silenciosa pela zona rural para evitar o trânsito.

2. a street or thoroughfare where there is minimal vehicular activity and ambient noise

The children played on the quiet road near their house.

As crianças brincavam na estrada silenciosa perto de sua casa.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estrada silenciosa / rua quieta

both terms are commonly used in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

rua tranquila / rua morna

rua morna is sometimes used colloquially

São Paulo

rua silenciosa / via tranquila

more formal usage in urban contexts

Portugal

estrada sossegada / rua tranquila

sossegada is preferred in European Portuguese

take the quiet road

back roads

off the beaten path

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