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rota desvio

[ˈhɔtɐ dɨʒˈvi.u]
nounfemininepl: rotas desvio
detour route
1. An alternative path or course taken to avoid the main route, typically due to obstruction, construction, or traffic congestion
Due to road construction, drivers were directed to take a detour route.
Por causa da construção da estrada, os motoristas foram direcionados para a rota desvio.
2. A bypass or alternate road established to redirect traffic around an obstacle or congested area
The city implemented a detour route while repairs were being made to the main highway.
A cidade implementou uma rota desvio enquanto reparos eram realizados na rodovia principal.
Synonyms
caminho alternativovia alternativapercurso alternativodesvio
Antonyms
rota principalvia principalcaminho direto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota desvio
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
rota desvio / via alternativa
Commonly used in traffic announcements and navigation
Portugal
via alternativa / trajeto alternativo
Portuguese Portuguese more commonly uses 'via alternativa' or 'trajeto alternativo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

seguir pela rota desvio
indicar uma rota desvio
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