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via ocupada

[VEE-uh oh-koo-PAH-duh]
noun phrasefemininepl: vias ocupadas
busy road / occupied lane / congested route
1. A road, lane, or pathway that is currently in use or congested with traffic
The main highway is a busy road during rush hour.
A estrada principal é uma via ocupada durante a hora do rush.
2. A route or passage that is blocked or unavailable for use
The bridge is closed; that via is occupied for repairs.
A ponte está fechada; aquela via está ocupada para reparos.
NYC Slang
backed-up road / gridlock
Synonyms
via congestionadavia bloqueadaestrada ocupadarota congestionada
Antonyms
via desocupadavia livrevia vazia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via ocupada
Standard usage in traffic contexts
São Paulo
via ocupada
Commonly used in traffic reports and navigation apps
Portugal
via ocupada
Used in traffic and road condition announcements

Related Idioms & Phrases

trânsito intenso
via de mão única
desvio de rota
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