routes
1. A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination
The delivery driver follows several routes throughout the day.
O motorista de entrega segue várias rotas ao longo do dia.
2. A regular line of travel or transportation
The bus rotas have been changed due to road construction.
As rotas de ônibus foram alteradas devido à construção de estradas.
3. A scheduled path for ships, airplanes, or other vehicles
The airline operates rotas to major cities in South America.
A companhia aérea opera rotas para as principais cidades da América do Sul.
4. In colloquial usage: illicit drug distribution networks
Police are investigating the drug rotas in the region.
A polícia está investigando as rotas de drogas na região.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'rotas' is a standard term used in transportation, logistics, and urban planning contexts. In certain regions with gang activity or drug trafficking, 'rotas' informally refers to drug distribution networks, which is significant in crime reporting and sociological studies. The word is neutral in formal contexts but can carry negative connotations when referring to illicit activities.
NYC Slang
routes (same meaning)
Related Idioms & Phrases
rotas de fuga - escape routes
rotas comerciais - trade routes
rotas aéreas - flight routes
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