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side road

[/saɪd roʊd/]
nounpl: side roads
estrada secundária
1. a road that branches off from a main road; a minor or less-traveled road
We took a side road to avoid the heavy traffic on the highway.
Pegámos uma estrada secundária para evitar o trânsito pesado na autoestrada.
2. a smaller road that runs alongside or parallel to a principal road
The village is accessible via a side road off the main street.
A aldeia é acessível através de uma estrada secundária saída da rua principal.
Synonyms
minor roadsecondary roadback roadbyway
Antonyms
main roadhighwaymotorwaytrunk road

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada secundária
standard usage for secondary or minor roads
General Brazilian
via lateral
alternative term emphasizing the lateral aspect
Portugal
estrada secundária
standard official term
Portugal
caminho lateral
more colloquial alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
take the scenic route
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