This is the 1089th most frequent Portuguese word.
estrada
Road.
In this sentence, the word 'estrada' is used to refer to a physical road used by vehicles to travel from one place to another.
A estrada que leva à cidade é bastante sinuosa.
The road that leads to the city is quite winding.
Here, 'estrada' is used metaphorically to represent the journey of life.
A vida é como uma estrada cheia de desafios.
Life is like a road full of challenges.
In this context, 'estrada' is used to specify a newly constructed infrastructure for transportation.