standard stop

[/ˈstændərd stɑp/]
nounpl: standard stops
parada padrão
1. A regular stopping point on a public transportation route where vehicles stop according to a fixed schedule
The bus made its standard stop at Fifth Avenue to pick up passengers.
O ônibus fez sua parada padrão na Quinta Avenida para pegar passageiros.
2. In photography or cinematography, a fixed aperture setting used as a reference point for exposure
The camera was set to standard stop f/2.8 for the shoot.
A câmera foi configurada para a parada padrão f/2.8 para a filmagem.
3. A designated halt or checkpoint that follows predetermined intervals or locations
Each standard stop along the train route has a covered waiting area.
Cada parada padrão ao longo da rota do trem tem uma área de espera coberta.
In Brazil, 'parada padrão' is commonly used in urban public transportation systems, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where bus and metro systems have numerous fixed stops. The term reflects the importance of organized public transit in major Brazilian cities. In the USA, this term is more technical and commonly used in transportation planning documents rather than everyday conversation.
NYC Slang
regular stop, usual stop
Synonyms / Sinônimos
scheduled stopregular stopdesignated stopfixed stop
Antonyms / Antônimos
flag stoprequest stopirregular stop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parada padrão
Standard term used in most of Brazil for regular transit stops
São Paulo
parada de ônibus
Often refers to bus stops specifically in urban areas
Rio de Janeiro
ponto de parada
Alternative term commonly used for bus and transit stops
Portugal
paragem padrão
Portuguese European variation of the same concept

Related Words

bus stoptrain stationtransit stopcommutingpublic transportationschedule

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a standard stop
pull into a standard stop
skip a standard stop
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