rota

[/ˈʁɔ.tɐ/]
nounfemininepl: rotas
route, schedule, roster
1. a fixed path or course of travel from one place to another
The bus follows the same route every day.
O ônibus segue a mesma rota todos os dias.
2. a schedule or timetable for duties or responsibilities
The nurse has a rotating schedule this month.
A enfermeira tem uma rota de plantões este mês.
3. a list of people assigned to perform duties in turn
I am on the cleaning roster this week.
Estou na rota de limpeza esta semana.
4. a regular course or pattern of travel, especially for trade or transportation
The ship maintains a commercial route between ports.
O navio mantém uma rota comercial entre os portos.
In Brazil, 'rota' is widely used in urban contexts, particularly in police work ('Rota' is an acronym for 'Rondas Ostensivas Tobias de Aguiar', a famous São Paulo police unit). The word is also commonly used in healthcare, education, and transportation sectors for scheduling and shift assignments.
NYC Slang
route, schedule, beat
Synonyms / Sinônimos
caminhotrajetopercursoitinerárioescalaturno

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota
commonly used for routes, schedules, and rosters in everyday contexts
São Paulo
rota
frequently used in traffic and transportation contexts; 'rota de fuga' (escape route) is common
Rio de Janeiro
rota
used similarly; context-dependent in favela/street culture
Portugal
rota
less common than 'rota' in Brazil; 'percurso' or 'caminho' more preferred for routes

Related Words

roteirodestinoviagemescalonamentoagendamentoturno

Related Idioms & Phrases

rota de fuga - escape route
rota de colisão - collision course
estar na rota de - to be on the path to
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