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trilho de bitola normal

[ˈtɾiʎu dʒi biˈtɔlɐ nɔɾˈmaw]
nounmasculinepl: trilhos de bitola normal
standard gauge rail
1. A railway rail with a standard gauge of 1,435 millimeters (4 feet 8.5 inches) between the inner edges of the rails, which is the most common railway gauge used internationally.
The train operates on standard gauge rails throughout Europe.
O trem opera em trilhos de bitola normal em toda a Europa.
2. Railroad track conforming to the international standard width specification for interoperability between different railway systems.
Most European railways use standard gauge rail to ensure compatibility.
A maioria das ferrovias europeias usa trilhos de bitola normal para garantir compatibilidade.
Synonyms
via férrea de bitola padrãotrilho de bitola internacionaltrilho de 1.435 metros
Antonyms
trilho de bitola estreitatrilho de bitola larga

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trilho de bitola normal
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
carril de bitola normal
Alternative term sometimes used in Portugal
Technical/Railway Industry
bitola 1.435m
Abbreviated technical specification used by railway engineers

Related Idioms & Phrases

manter a bitola
sair dos trilhos
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