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serpentine track

[/ˈsɜːrpəntaɪn træk/]
nounpl: serpentine tracks
pista sinuosa
1. A winding or coiled track or path that curves back and forth in a snake-like pattern
The race car driver navigated the serpentine track with precision.
O piloto de carro de corrida navegou a pista sinuosa com precisão.
2. A training course characterized by multiple curves and turns, often used in driving or athletics
Athletes trained on the serpentine track to improve their agility.
Os atletas treinaram na pista sinuosa para melhorar sua agilidade.
Synonyms
winding trackcurved tracksnake-like pathtwisting course
Antonyms
straight tracklinear pathdirect route

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pista sinuosa
Most common translation across Brazil
São Paulo
circuito serpentino
Commonly used in racing contexts
Portugal
pista serpentinante
More formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

snake through
wind one's way
weave in and out
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