noun/verbpl: N/A (uncountable as noun)
trânsito
1. The movement of vehicles on roads; the flow of cars, trucks, and other vehicles
There was heavy traffic on the highway during rush hour.
Havia trânsito pesado na rodovia durante a hora do rush.
2. The number of people or vehicles moving through a particular route or area
The traffic through downtown has increased significantly.
O trânsito no centro aumentou significativamente.
3. Trade or commercial transport of goods
International traffic in goods has grown exponentially.
O trânsito internacional de mercadorias cresceu exponencialmente.
4. Illicit trade or smuggling of drugs or contraband
Law enforcement is cracking down on drug traffic.
A polícia está combatendo o tráfico de drogas.
5. To deal or trade in something, especially illegally
They were convicted of trafficking in stolen goods.
Foram condenados por traficarem mercadorias roubadas.
6. The number of visitors or users accessing a website
The website receives thousands of visitors daily traffic.
O site recebe milhares de visitantes de tráfego diariamente.
In Brazil, 'trânsito' is deeply embedded in daily urban life, especially in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, which are notorious for severe congestion. The word is frequently used in news, casual conversation, and social media. In the USA, traffic is a common complaint, especially in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The term has expanded to include digital traffic (website visitors) in modern usage across both cultures.
NYC Slang
gridlock (when referring to severe congestion); 'the commute' (for regular traffic patterns)
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