Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"Road" in Portuguese: estrada
a estrada
Road in Portuguese is a estrada. Say estrada de terra for a dirt road. Rodovia is a bigger highway; rua is a city street.
Weekend trip
A estrada para a praia estava congestionada.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce estrada
Say it
es-TRAH-dah
/es.ˈtɾa.da/
es-TRAH-dah
"Road" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a estrada | the road Default noun. | Default noun. |
| estrada de terra | dirt road Type. | Type. |
| na estrada | on the road Travel state. | Travel state. |
| estrada perigosa | dangerous road Warning. | Warning. |
How to use estrada in real life
- 1Weekend trip
A estrada para a praia estava congestionada.
The road to the beach was congested.
Travel.
- 2Rural visit
Depois do posto começa a estrada de terra.
After the gas station the dirt road begins.
Type.
- 3Night drive
Dirija devagar; a estrada não tem iluminação.
Drive slowly; the road has no lighting.
Safety.
Mistakes English speakers make with estrada
Incorrect: Pegamos a road errada.
Correct: Pegamos a estrada errada.
Use estrada, not English road.
Incorrect: O estrada é longa.
Correct: A estrada é longa.
Estrada is feminine: a estrada.
Good to know
Estrada covers intercity roads; rua is inside town. Brazilians say na estrada for being on a road trip. Pedágio (toll) often appears on major estradas.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a route
ChatPal
Qual estrada é mais rápida?
Which road is faster?
You
A estrada nova tem menos curva.
The new road has fewer curves.
ChatPal
Então pegamos essa estrada.
Then we’ll take that road.
You
Eu olho o mapa do pedágio.
I’ll check the toll map.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Road" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a estrada.
Dirt road?
Estrada de terra.
Street vs road?
Rua = street; estrada = road.
On the road?
Na estrada.
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