slow-moving road

[/sloʊ ˈmuːvɪŋ roʊd/]

nounpl: slow-moving roads

estrada de trânsito lento

1. A road characterized by congested traffic or speed restrictions that results in vehicles moving at reduced speeds

The highway became a slow-moving road during rush hour, causing delays for commuters.

A rodovia tornou-se uma estrada de trânsito lento durante a hora do rush, causando atrasos para os passageiros.

2. A road with natural or imposed limitations that prevent fast vehicle movement

This mountain pass is a slow-moving road due to its narrow curves and steep grades.

Este passo montanhoso é uma estrada de trânsito lento devido às suas curvas apertadas e declives íngremes.

NYC Slang

gridlock; parking lot (when referring to heavily congested highways)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estrada de trânsito lento; pista congestionada

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

estrada travada; via lenta

Colloquial term 'travada' often used for congested roads

São Paulo

rodovia congestionada; via lenta

Common in traffic reports and news

Portugal

estrada congestionada; via de trânsito lento

Formal register preferred in European Portuguese

bumper-to-bumper traffic

stuck in traffic

heavy traffic conditions

crawling along

moving at a snail's pace

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