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rua bloqueada

[ˈʁu.a blo.keˈa.da]
noun phrasefemininepl: ruas bloqueadas
blocked street
1. A street that is closed off or obstructed to traffic, pedestrians, or both
The street was blocked due to the parade.
A rua foi bloqueada devido ao desfile.
2. A road that is inaccessible due to construction, accident, protest, or other obstruction
We had to take a detour because the main street was blocked.
Tivemos que fazer um desvio porque a rua principal estava bloqueada.
NYC Slang
blocked-off street
Synonyms
rua fechadarua obstruídarua interditavia bloqueadaacesso bloqueado
Antonyms
rua abertarua livrepassagem livre

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua bloqueada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua bloqueada
Common in traffic announcements and local news
São Paulo
rua bloqueada
Frequently used in traffic reports (Trânsito)
Portugal
rua fechada / via bloqueada
Portuguese preference for 'rua fechada' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

rua bloqueada por construção
rua bloqueada por protesto
rua bloqueada para pedestres
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