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well-kept road

[/wɛl kɛpt roʊd/]
noun phrasepl: well-kept roads
estrada bem mantida
1. A road that is properly maintained, in good condition with regular upkeep and repairs
We drove along a well-kept road through the countryside.
Dirigimos por uma estrada bem mantida no interior.
2. A highway or pathway that shows signs of consistent care and good infrastructure management
The well-kept road made our journey comfortable and safe.
A estrada bem mantida tornou nossa jornada confortável e segura.
Synonyms
well-maintained roadgood condition roadproperly maintained roadestrada em bom estadoestrada bem cuidada
Antonyms
poorly maintained roadneglected roadpotholed roadestrada mal mantidaestrada abandonada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada bem mantida
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rodovia bem conservada
Often used for highways and major roads
Portugal
estrada bem conservada
Preferred term in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
estrada em bom estado
Alternative informal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

to keep a road in good repair
manter uma estrada em bom estado
to maintain infrastructure
a estrada está toda asfaltada
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