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rua controlada

[ˈʁu.ɐ kõtɾoˈla.dɐ]
nounfemininepl: ruas controladas
controlled street
1. A street or road where vehicle access is restricted, regulated, or monitored by authorities, such as a pedestrian zone, low-traffic area, or street with limited entry permits
The downtown area has several controlled streets where only residents and delivery vehicles are allowed.
A área do centro tem várias ruas controladas onde apenas residentes e veículos de entrega são permitidos.
2. A street where traffic flow is managed through signals, barriers, or security checkpoints
Access to the controlled street requires a special permit from the municipality.
O acesso à rua controlada requer uma permissão especial da prefeitura.
NYC Slang
restricted access street
Synonyms
rua de acesso restritorua de trânsito limitadorua vigiadazona controlada
Antonyms
rua abertarua pública irrestrita

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua controlada
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rua controlada / rua de acesso restrito
Common in urban planning and municipal regulations
Portugal
rua controlada / rua com acesso limitado
May also be called 'via controlada' in official documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

entrar em rua controlada
fechar uma rua
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