This is the 1585th most frequent Portuguese word.
rodovias
"Rodovias" means "highways" in English.
Here 'rodovias' refers to the network of highways or roads connecting cities.
As rodovias no Brasil conectam cidades importantes.
The highways in Brazil connect important cities.
In this context, 'rodovias' are the roads whose quality and maintenance are being discussed.
As condições das rodovias melhoraram após projetos governamentais.
The condition of the highways improved after government projects.
Here 'rodovias' are specifically contrasted with urban streets, emphasizing their function for quicker transit.