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via tranquila

[VEE-uh trahn-KWEE-luh]
noun phrasefemininepl: vias tranquilas
quiet street; peaceful route
1. A calm, peaceful street or pathway with little traffic or disturbance
This via tranquila is perfect for evening walks.
Esta via tranquila é perfeita para caminhadas à noite.
2. A designation in urban planning for streets designed to have reduced traffic and speed
The city implemented via tranquila policies in residential neighborhoods.
A cidade implementou políticas de via tranquila nos bairros residenciais.
Synonyms
rua tranquilarua calmavia de trânsito calmo
Antonyms
via rápidaavenida movimentadarua congestionada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via tranquila
Common urban planning term in major cities
São Paulo
via tranquila
Actively used in traffic management and urban design
Portugal
via tranquila
Similar concept to 'zona de trânsito calmo' or 'rua de trânsito calmo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

caminhar pela via tranquila
morar numa via tranquila
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