road

[/roʊd/]

nounpl: roads

estrada

1. A way or route, typically with a paved surface, for vehicles to travel on

We drove down the coastal road.

Dirigimos pela estrada costeira.

2. A street or thoroughfare in a town or city

She lives on Maple Road.

Ela mora na Estrada Maple.

3. A way or course toward a particular destination or goal

He is on the road to success.

Ele está no caminho para o sucesso.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estrada

Most common term for roads outside of urban areas

General Brazilian

rua

Used for streets within cities

Portugal

estrada

Standard term for roads

Portugal

via

More formal or technical term

on the road - traveling, especially as a touring performer or salesperson

down the road - in the future

road trip - a journey taken by car

hit the road - to begin a journey

one for the road - one last drink before leaving

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