throughway

[/ˈθruːweɪ/]

nounpl: throughways

via de passagem; rodovia; via rápida

1. A road or passage that allows traffic to pass through; a main road or highway designed for through traffic

The new throughway connects the city center to the suburbs.

A nova via de passagem conecta o centro da cidade aos subúrbios.

2. A corridor or passage in a building that allows people to move through

The throughway in the mall is crowded during weekends.

A passagem do shopping fica lotada nos fins de semana.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

via de passagem; rodovia; estrada

Common usage in urban and highway contexts

São Paulo

via rápida; rodovia

Often used for major highways and expressways

Rio de Janeiro

via de passagem; corredor

Used for both roads and pedestrian passages

Portugal

via de passagem; estrada de trânsito

Less common; Portuguese prefer 'estrada' or 'via'

clear the throughway

throughway traffic

main throughway

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