via expressa

[ˈvi.ə ɪʃˈpɾɛ.sə]

nounfemininepl: vias expressas

expressway; express lane; fast track

1. A high-speed road or highway designed for rapid transit with limited access and exits

The expressway connects the downtown area to the airport in just 20 minutes.

A via expressa conecta o centro da cidade ao aeroporto em apenas 20 minutos.

2. A dedicated lane on a roadway reserved for vehicles moving at higher speeds

Use the express lane to bypass traffic during rush hour.

Use a via expressa para contornar o trânsito durante a hora de pico.

3. A fast or expedited method or route for accomplishing something

The new process is a via expressa for getting government permits approved.

O novo processo é uma via expressa para conseguir aprovação de licenças governamentais.

NYC Slang

expressway; express lane; highway

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General Brazilian

via expressa

Most common term for expressway or fast highway

São Paulo

via expressa

Standard usage; also used for dedicated express lanes on Marginal Pinheiros

Rio de Janeiro

via expressa

Common term, often referring to major routes like Via Expressa da Zona Oeste

Portugal

via rápida; auto-estrada

Portuguese prefer 'via rápida' or 'auto-estrada'; 'via expressa' less commonly used

pela via expressa - by the express route; quickly and directly

abrir caminho pela via expressa - to fast-track something

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