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via pouco movimentada

[ˈvi.ɐ ˈpo.ku muvi.mẽˈta.dɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: vias pouco movimentadas
quiet street; low-traffic road; lightly-traveled street
1. A street, road, or thoroughfare that experiences minimal vehicular or pedestrian traffic; a street with low levels of movement and activity
The apartment is located on a quiet street, away from the main avenue.
O apartamento fica em uma via pouco movimentada, longe da avenida principal.
2. A residential or secondary street characterized by calm and peaceful conditions due to limited traffic flow
We prefer to walk on quiet streets where the children can play safely.
Preferimos caminhar em vias pouco movimentadas onde as crianças podem brincar com segurança.
NYC Slang
quiet street; low-traffic block
Synonyms
rua tranquilarua calmarua silenciosavia de baixo movimentorua pouco frequentadavia secundária
Antonyms
via muito movimentadarua movimentadaavenida congestionadarua movimentada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via pouco movimentada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rua tranquila
Common alternative phrasing
Rio de Janeiro
rua calma
Frequently used alternative
Portugal
via pouco movimentada / rua quieta
Similar usage, sometimes 'rua quieta' is preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

longe do caos do trânsito
numa rua pacífica
numa via de mão única
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