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rodovia tranquila

[ho-do-VEE-uh tran-KWI-luh]
noun phrasefemininepl: rodovias tranquilas
quiet highway
1. A highway or major road with low traffic volume and peaceful driving conditions
We took the quiet highway to avoid rush hour traffic.
Pegamos a rodovia tranquila para evitar o trânsito da hora de pico.
2. A well-maintained road with minimal congestion and accidents
The scenic route is a quiet highway perfect for a relaxing drive.
A rota cênica é uma rodovia tranquila perfeita para um passeio relaxante.
NYC Slang
chill highway; low-traffic road
Synonyms
estrada tranquilavia tranquilarodovia pouco movimentadarodovia pacífica
Antonyms
rodovia congestionadarodovia movimentadaestrada caóticavia com trânsito pesado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rodovia tranquila
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estrada tranquila
Often used interchangeably with rodovia
Portugal
estrada nacional tranquila
Portuguese preference for estrada over rodovia

Related Idioms & Phrases

pegar uma rodovia tranquila
seguir por uma rodovia tranquila
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