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via preferencial

[VEE-uh preh-feh-ren-see-AHL]
nounfemininepl: vias preferenciais
preferential lane / priority lane
1. A dedicated traffic lane reserved for specific vehicle types (such as buses, taxis, or vehicles with multiple occupants) to move faster than general traffic
Buses use the preferential lane to avoid traffic congestion during rush hour.
Os ônibus usam a via preferencial para evitar congestionamento durante a hora de pico.
2. A designated roadway or lane given priority for certain modes of transportation or vehicle categories
The new preferential lane was created to encourage carpooling and reduce emissions.
A nova via preferencial foi criada para estimular caronas compartilhadas e reduzir emissões.
NYC Slang
bus lane / HOV lane (High Occupancy Vehicle lane)
Synonyms
faixa preferencialvia exclusivafaixa exclusivacorredor de ônibus
Antonyms
via comumfaixa geral

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via preferencial
Most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
corredor de ônibus / faixa preferencial
Commonly referred to as 'corredor' in São Paulo traffic terminology
Rio de Janeiro
via preferencial / faixa exclusiva
Both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
via de trânsito prioritário
Different terminology used in Portuguese traffic systems

Related Idioms & Phrases

entrar na via preferencial
respeitar a via preferencial
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