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via plana

[VEE-uh PLAH-nuh]
nounfemininepl: vias planas
flat road; level way; smooth path
1. A level or flat road without significant elevation changes; a smooth, even pathway
The via plana was easier to travel than the mountain pass.
A via plana era mais fácil de percorrer do que a passagem de montanha.
2. In Roman times, a main road or highway that was well-maintained and level
The Romans built many vias planas to connect their territories.
Os romanos construíram muitas vias planas para conectar seus territórios.
Synonyms
caminho planoestrada planavia niveladapercurso plano
Antonyms
via montanhosacaminho acidentadoestrada sinuosa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via plana
Standard usage, primarily historical or formal contexts
Portugal
via plana
Used in historical and archaeological contexts referring to Roman roads

Related Idioms & Phrases

seguir pela via plana (to take the easy path)
manter a via plana (to keep things on an even keel)
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