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rua de trânsito lento

[ˈʁu.ɐ dʒi ˈtɾɐ̃.zi.tu ˈlẽ.tu]
nounfemininepl: ruas de trânsito lento
slow traffic street
1. A street or road designed or designated for slow-moving traffic, often in residential or commercial areas to improve safety and reduce congestion
The city implemented several slow traffic streets in the downtown area to protect pedestrians.
A cidade implementou várias ruas de trânsito lento na área do centro para proteger os pedestres.
2. A thoroughfare where vehicle speed is naturally or artificially restricted due to traffic volume, narrow lanes, or design features
This is a slow traffic street during rush hours.
Esta é uma rua de trânsito lento durante as horas de pico.
NYC Slang
slow street / slow zone
Synonyms
rua de baixa velocidadevia de trânsito lentorua com trânsito congestionadorua congestionada
Antonyms
rua de trânsito rápidovia expressaautoestradaavenida de fluxo livre

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua de trânsito lento
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
rua de trânsito lento
Common in traffic reports and urban planning
Rio de Janeiro
rua de trânsito lento
Used in traffic information and navigation apps
Portugal
via de circulação lenta / rua com trânsito lento
Slightly different phrasing preference in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar na rua de trânsito lento
preso na rua de trânsito lento
enfrentar trânsito lento
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