repaving

[ri-ˈpā-viŋ]
noun; gerund/present participle
reempoamento
1. the process of laying a new surface of pavement or asphalt on a road, street, or other surface that was previously paved
The city announced repaving of Main Street next month.
A cidade anunciou o reempoamento da Avenida Principal no próximo mês.
2. the action of paving again or renewing a paved surface
Repaving the parking lot will take three weeks.
O reempoamento do estacionamento levará três semanas.
Repaving is a common municipal project in both Brazilian and American cities. In Brazil, it often affects urban planning and traffic flow significantly, while in the USA it is frequently announced on local news and impacts commutes. The term is primarily used in formal, administrative, and technical contexts related to public works and infrastructure.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
resurfacingpavingrepavementoverlaying
Antonyms / Antônimos
deteriorationdecay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reempoamento
most common formal term in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
recapeamento
alternative term used in some regions, particularly in technical contexts
Portugal
reempedradura
Portuguese variant; less commonly used in modern context
General USA/Technical
repaving
standard English term used in civil engineering and municipal planning

Related Words

pavementasphaltconcreteinfrastructuremaintenanceconstruction

Related Idioms & Phrases

road construction project
infrastructure maintenance
street repair initiative
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