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rodovia

[hɔ.dɔ.ˈvi.ə]
nounfemininepl: rodovias
highway
1. A major road or thoroughfare designed for long-distance vehicular traffic, typically connecting cities or regions
We drove along the highway for several hours to reach the coast.
Dirigimos pela rodovia por várias horas para chegar à costa.
2. A paved road with multiple lanes intended for high-speed traffic
The new highway reduced travel time between the two cities significantly.
A nova rodovia reduziu significativamente o tempo de viagem entre as duas cidades.
Synonyms
estradaviaautoestradapista
Antonyms
trilhacaminho de terra

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rodovia
Standard term for highway or major road
São Paulo
rodovia
Common usage, especially for federal highways like Rodovia Anhanguera
Portugal
autoestrada
Preferred term for highways; rodovia less commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

na rodovia
pegar a rodovia
sair da rodovia
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