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rodovia de alta velocidade

[ho-do-VI-a de AL-ta ve-lo-si-DA-de]
nounfemininepl: rodovias de alta velocidade
high-speed highway
1. A major road or motorway designed and built for fast vehicular traffic, typically with multiple lanes, grade-separated intersections, and controlled access
The high-speed highway connects the two major cities in less than three hours.
A rodovia de alta velocidade conecta as duas grandes cidades em menos de três horas.
2. A expressway or interstate highway with higher speed limits and advanced safety features
Speed limits on high-speed highways are typically 120 km/h or more.
Os limites de velocidade nas rodovias de alta velocidade são tipicamente 120 km/h ou mais.
Synonyms
rodovia de pista duplavia expressaauto-estradaestrada de rodagemrodovia
Antonyms
via localruaestrada de terravia de baixa velocidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rodovia de alta velocidade
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
via expressa
Common alternative term in São Paulo state
Portugal
auto-estrada
Preferred term in Portugal for divided highways

Related Idioms & Phrases

pista de alta velocidade
rodovia de múltiplas pistas
via de trânsito rápido
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