voo macio

[vɔ̃ mɐ'siʊ]
noun phrasemasculinepl: voos macios
smooth flight
1. A flight characterized by minimal turbulence and smooth air conditions, providing a comfortable experience for passengers
The pilot managed to find a smooth flight path avoiding the storm system.
O piloto conseguiu encontrar um caminho de voo macio evitando o sistema de tempestade.
2. In aviation, a flight with stable atmospheric conditions and gentle movements of the aircraft
We experienced a very smooth flight from Rio to São Paulo today.
Tivemos um voo macio muito agradável do Rio para São Paulo hoje.
3. Figuratively, any process or journey that proceeds without difficulties or obstacles
The project had a smooth flight from start to completion.
O projeto teve um voo macio do início até a conclusão.
Common phrase in Brazilian Portuguese, especially among frequent travelers and in airline communications. Used both literally in aviation contexts and figuratively to describe any smooth, unobstructed process or journey.
NYC Slang
smooth ride
Synonyms / Sinônimos
voo tranquilovoo suavevoo sem turbulênciavoo agradável
Antonyms / Antônimos
voo turbulentovoo agitadovoo difícil

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
voo macio
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in aviation and travel contexts
Portugal
voo suave
Portuguese tends to prefer 'suave' over 'macio' in this context, though both are understood
Technical Aviation
voo sem turbulência
More formal technical term used in aviation industry

Related Words

turbulênciaestabilidadeconfortoaviaçãopassageirosatmosfera

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter um voo macio
um voo macio para o destino
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