worn-out road
[wɔːrn-aʊt roʊd]
nounpl: worn-out roads
estrada desgastada
1. a road that has deteriorated due to age, heavy use, or poor maintenance, with visible damage such as potholes, cracks, or uneven surfaces
The worn-out road made the drive uncomfortable and potentially dangerous.
A estrada desgastada tornou a viagem desconfortável e potencialmente perigosa.
2. figuratively, a path or way that has been used so much it has lost its original quality or appeal
They decided to avoid the worn-out road of conventional career paths.
Eles decidiram evitar o caminho desgastado dos caminhos de carreira convencionais.
In Brazil, discussions about worn-out roads are common in urban areas where infrastructure maintenance is often inadequate. The term reflects real concerns about public infrastructure quality and safety. In the USA, worn-out roads are frequently cited in discussions about infrastructure spending and government funding priorities.
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