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A1 noun #3,500 よく出る 8分で読める

estrada

上位3,500

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解説 estrada in your Level:

At the A1 level, the word 'estrada' is introduced as a basic noun for 'road.' Learners should focus on its gender (feminine) and use it in simple sentences to describe travel or location. You will learn to say things like 'A estrada é longa' (The road is long) or 'Eu vejo a estrada' (I see the road). The focus is on recognizing the word in everyday contexts like looking at a map or identifying parts of a landscape. It is one of the first infrastructure words you will learn, alongside 'casa' (house) and 'cidade' (city). At this stage, don't worry about complex metaphors; just understand that it is a place where cars drive between towns.

At the A2 level, you begin to use 'estrada' with prepositions and simple adjectives. You will learn to say 'na estrada' (on the road) and describe the road's condition, such as 'estrada boa' (good road) or 'estrada ruim' (bad road). You can start asking for directions using the word, like 'Onde começa a estrada para o norte?' (Where does the road to the north start?). You will also encounter the word in the context of simple travel plans and weekend trips. Understanding the difference between 'rua' (urban street) and 'estrada' (intercity road) becomes important at this level to avoid basic vocabulary errors.

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At the B1 level, you can use 'estrada' in more complex narratives about travel experiences. You might describe a road trip in detail, mentioning 'estradas de terra' (dirt roads) or 'estradas asfaltadas' (paved roads). You will also begin to encounter common idiomatic expressions like 'pé na estrada' (setting off on a journey). Your ability to use the word in the past tense to describe journeys ('A estrada estava cheia de trânsito' - The road was full of traffic) is a key marker of this level. You start to understand that 'estrada' can also represent a route or a way to achieve something, though the usage is still mostly literal.

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At the B2 level, 'estrada' is used fluently in both literal and metaphorical contexts. You can discuss the social and economic impact of road construction or the quality of a country's 'malha rodoviária' (road network). You are comfortable using the expression 'ter muita estrada' to describe someone's experience. You can also distinguish between regional variations, such as using 'rodovia' in Brazil and 'autoestrada' in Portugal. Your vocabulary includes specific road features like 'acostamento' (shoulder) and 'pedágio' (toll), which are often found 'na estrada.' You can participate in debates about transportation policy or environmental impacts of new roads.

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At the C1 level, you use 'estrada' with nuance and stylistic variety. You might encounter the word in literary texts where it serves as a powerful symbol for life, fate, or national identity. You can discuss the etymology of the word and its historical significance in the development of Lusophone territories. Your usage of the word is precise, choosing 'via,' 'trajeto,' or 'percurso' when 'estrada' is too general. You understand the subtle differences in tone between 'estar na estrada' (being on a trip) and 'viver na estrada' (living a nomadic or traveling lifestyle, common for musicians or truck drivers). You can analyze complex texts about infrastructure and logistics.

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At the C2 level, 'estrada' is a tool for sophisticated expression. You can use it in philosophical discussions about 'a estrada da vida' (the road of life) with the same ease as a native speaker. You are aware of obscure regionalisms and archaic uses of the word in classical Portuguese literature. You can effortlessly switch between technical jargon regarding road engineering and poetic descriptions of a winding mountain pass. Your understanding of the word includes its role in cultural myths, folk songs, and the collective consciousness of Portuguese-speaking peoples. You can write high-level essays or deliver speeches where 'estrada' serves as a central metaphor for progress or struggle.

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Estrada is a feminine Portuguese noun meaning 'road,' typically used for routes connecting cities or rural areas.
It differs from 'rua' (street), which is used for urban settings, and 'caminho' (path), which is smaller.
Common expressions include 'pé na estrada' (to start a journey) and 'ter muita estrada' (to have experience).
Grammatically, it requires feminine articles ('a', 'uma') and adjectives, and often contracts with prepositions ('na', 'pela').

The Portuguese word estrada is a feminine noun that primarily refers to a road. However, its meaning encompasses more than just a simple strip of asphalt. In the Lusophone world, an estrada is typically a route that connects two distant points, such as cities, towns, or even different countries. Unlike a rua (street), which is usually found within an urban environment and lined with houses or shops, an estrada implies a journey, often through rural or uninhabited areas. It represents the concept of transit, travel, and the physical infrastructure that allows for the movement of people and goods across long distances. In Brazil, for example, the term is frequently used to describe the vast network of highways that crisscross the continent-sized nation, while in Portugal, it might evoke images of scenic coastal routes or historical paths winding through ancient olive groves. The word carries a sense of movement and progression, making it a staple in both literal descriptions of travel and metaphorical discussions about life's journey.

Literal Meaning: A physical thoroughfare intended for vehicles, pedestrians, or animals, connecting distinct geographical locations.
Metaphorical Usage: The path of life or a career trajectory, symbolizing the experiences and choices one makes over time.
Regional Variation: In rural areas, it often refers to unpaved dirt roads (estrada de terra), whereas in technical contexts, it may be replaced by rodovia (highway).

Esta estrada leva diretamente ao centro da cidade de Lisboa.

Muitas pessoas preferem a estrada antiga por causa da paisagem bonita.

O motorista parou o caminhão na beira da estrada para descansar.

A estrada de terra estava muito lamacenta depois da chuva forte.

Eles viajaram por toda a estrada real durante as férias de verão.

Furthermore, the term estrada is deeply embedded in the history of Portuguese expansion. From the ancient Roman roads that still exist in parts of Portugal to the colonial routes like the Estrada Real in Minas Gerais, Brazil, which was used to transport gold and diamonds to the coast, the word carries historical weight. In modern times, the condition of the estradas is a frequent topic of conversation, often involving discussions about infrastructure development, maintenance, and safety. Whether you are navigating a modern highway or a winding mountain pass, estrada is the word that will guide your journey through the Portuguese-speaking world. It is a word of connection, bridging the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

Using the word estrada correctly involves understanding its grammatical gender and how it interacts with different verbs and prepositions. As a feminine noun, it is always accompanied by feminine articles and adjectives: a estrada (the road), uma estrada (a road), esta estrada (this road), estrada longa (long road). When expressing the act of traveling on a road, the preposition em is most common, usually contracting with the article to become na (em + a). For example, 'Eu estou na estrada' means 'I am on the road.' If you are referring to movement through or along the road, the preposition por is used, contracting to pela (por + a), as in 'Nós dirigimos pela estrada' (We drove along the road).

Common Verbs: Verbs like dirigir (to drive), caminhar (to walk), seguir (to follow), and cruzar (to cross) are frequently paired with estrada.
Descriptive Adjectives: Common adjectives include asfaltada (paved), esburacada (full of potholes), perigosa (dangerous), and sinuosa (winding).

A estrada para o Rio de Janeiro está em ótimas condições este ano.

Cuidado, esta estrada tem muitas curvas fechadas e é perigosa à noite.

Nós pegamos a estrada errada e acabamos em uma pequena vila.

In more advanced usage, estrada can be used to describe career longevity or experience. For example, 'Ele tem muita estrada' literally means 'He has a lot of road,' but idiomatically translates to 'He has a lot of experience' or 'He has been around for a long time.' This metaphorical use is very common in professional settings or when discussing life skills. Additionally, when discussing infrastructure, you might hear about the malha rodoviária, which refers to the entire network of estradas in a region. Understanding these nuances allows a learner to move beyond basic travel phrases and engage in more complex conversations about society, work, and history. Always remember that while rua is for the city block, estrada is for the horizon. Whether it is a dirt path in the sertão or a high-speed highway in São Paulo, the estrada is the lifeline of Portuguese geography.

The word estrada is ubiquitous in Portuguese-speaking daily life. You will hear it most frequently in travel contexts. If you are using a GPS or a navigation app like Waze or Google Maps in Portuguese, the voice will often say things like 'Siga pela estrada por cinco quilômetros' (Follow the road for five kilometers). On the radio, traffic reports (boletins de trânsito) are constantly updating listeners on the status of major estradas, mentioning accidents, congestion (engarrafamento), or roadwork (obras na pista). In rural communities, the estrada is the primary topic when discussing weather impacts, as heavy rains can make dirt roads impassable.

Beyond the literal road, estrada is a favorite theme in Lusophone music and literature. From the melancholy fado of Portugal to the música sertaneja (country music) of Brazil, the road is a symbol of longing (saudade), departure, and return. Songs often describe the lonely life of a truck driver (caminhoneiro) spending weeks on the estrada. In literature, authors like Guimarães Rosa used the roads of the Brazilian interior to explore the human soul and the vastness of the territory. Even in news headlines, you will see estrada used to discuss government spending on infrastructure or environmental issues related to deforestation caused by new roads in the Amazon. It is a word that bridges the gap between the mundane act of commuting and the grand narrative of a nation's development. Whether you are at a bus station (rodoviária), a gas station (posto de gasolina), or simply chatting with a neighbor about their weekend trip, the word estrada will inevitably surface as the foundation of the conversation.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when learning Portuguese is confusing estrada with rua. While both translate to 'road' or 'street' in certain English contexts, they are not interchangeable in Portuguese. A rua is strictly an urban street, usually paved and lined with buildings. If you call a highway an 'estrada,' you are correct, but if you call a small downtown street an 'estrada,' it will sound very strange to native speakers. Another common error is the gender of the word. Because many words ending in '-a' are feminine, this is usually intuitive, but learners sometimes forget to change the accompanying adjectives, saying 'o estrada' or 'estrada longo' instead of 'a estrada' and 'estrada longa.'

Additionally, learners often struggle with the prepositions associated with estrada. Remember that 'on the road' is 'na estrada' (contraction of em + a). Using 'no estrada' is a common mistake. Furthermore, when translating 'highway,' learners might only know estrada and fail to use more specific terms like rodovia (BR) or autoestrada (PT) in formal or technical writing. While 'estrada' is never technically wrong for these, using the specific term shows a higher level of fluency. Finally, be careful with the metaphorical expression 'ter muita estrada.' It does not mean someone has traveled a lot literally (though they might have), but rather that they have a lot of life or professional experience. Using it to mean literal distance traveled might lead to confusion.

To enrich your Portuguese vocabulary, it is essential to understand the synonyms and related terms for estrada. While estrada is the general term, several others provide more specific context.

Rodovia: Used primarily in Brazil to denote a major highway or main road, often numbered (e.g., BR-101).
Autoestrada: The standard term in Portugal for a high-speed, multi-lane motorway with controlled access.
Caminho: Refers to a path, track, or way. It is often smaller than an estrada and can be a trail through the woods.
Via: A more formal or technical term for a thoroughfare, often used in traffic laws (e.g., via pública).
Pista: Literally 'track' or 'lane.' In the context of roads, it refers to the surface where vehicles drive.

Choosing between these depends on the level of formality and the specific type of road you are describing. For example, if you are writing an official report about transportation, malha rodoviária or infraestrutura viária would be preferred over simply saying 'estradas.' Conversely, in a poem or a casual conversation about a road trip, estrada remains the most evocative and natural choice. Understanding these distinctions helps you sound more like a native speaker and allows for more precise communication in different social and professional settings.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The English word 'street' and the Italian word 'strada' share the same Latin root as the Portuguese 'estrada.'

発音ガイド

UK /esˈtɾadɐ/

US /isˈtɾadə/

The stress is on the second syllable: es-TRA-da.

韻が合う語

nada cada alvorada chegada parada jornada namorada fada

よくある間違い

Pronouncing the 'r' like an English 'r' instead of a Portuguese tap.
Stressing the first syllable (ES-trada) instead of the second.
Making the final 'a' too open like 'ah' instead of the soft schwa-like sound.
In Brazil, the initial 'e' can be pronounced like 'i' (is-tra-da).
In Portugal, the initial 'e' is often very short or almost silent (s-tra-da).

難易度

読解 1/5

Very easy to recognize as it is a common noun with many cognates.

ライティング 1/5

Simple spelling, though remember it is feminine.

スピーキング 2/5

The tapped 'r' and initial 'e' can vary by region.

リスニング 2/5

Can sound like 'estrela' (star) if spoken quickly.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

carro cidade ir longe perto

次に学ぶ

rodovia viagem dirigir trânsito pedágio

上級

infraestrutura logística pavimentação sinuosidade acostamento

知っておくべき文法

Contraction of 'em' + 'a' = 'na' for location.

Eu estou na estrada.

Contraction of 'por' + 'a' = 'pela' for movement.

Nós vamos pela estrada.

Noun-Adjective agreement (feminine singular).

A estrada longa.

Use of 'haver' (há) for existence.

Há um carro na estrada.

Preposition 'de' for composition.

Estrada de ferro.

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レベル別の例文

A estrada é longa.

The road is long.

Feminine singular noun with the verb 'ser'.

Eu vejo a estrada.

I see the road.

Direct object with the definite article 'a'.

A estrada é bonita.

The road is beautiful.

Adjective 'bonita' agrees with the feminine noun.

Onde é a estrada?

Where is the road?

Question using the adverb 'onde'.

A estrada está aqui.

The road is here.

Using 'estar' for location.

É uma estrada velha.

It is an old road.

Indefinite article 'uma' and adjective 'velha'.

A estrada vai para a cidade.

The road goes to the city.

Verb 'ir' showing direction.

Não gosto desta estrada.

I don't like this road.

Contraction 'desta' (de + esta).

Nós estamos na estrada agora.

We are on the road now.

Contraction 'na' (em + a) for location.

A estrada de terra é muito seca.

The dirt road is very dry.

Compound noun 'estrada de terra'.

Eles dirigem pela estrada principal.

They drive along the main road.

Contraction 'pela' (por + a) for movement through.

A estrada está fechada para obras.

The road is closed for construction.

Passive state with 'estar' + participle.

Você conhece esta estrada?

Do you know this road?

Verb 'conhecer' for familiarity.

A estrada é perigosa quando chove.

The road is dangerous when it rains.

Conditional context with 'quando'.

Há muitos carros na estrada hoje.

There are many cars on the road today.

Impersonal verb 'há' meaning 'there are'.

A estrada cruza a montanha.

The road crosses the mountain.

Verb 'cruzar' showing path.

Sempre coloco o pé na estrada nas férias.

I always hit the road during vacations.

Idiomatic expression 'pé na estrada'.

A estrada estava tão esburacada que furou o pneu.

The road was so full of potholes that the tire went flat.

Result clause with 'tão... que'.

Prefiro ir pela estrada antiga para ver a paisagem.

I prefer to go by the old road to see the scenery.

Infinitive 'ir' after 'preferir'.

Disseram que a estrada foi bloqueada pelo protesto.

They said the road was blocked by the protest.

Passive voice with 'ser' + participle.

Se a estrada estivesse melhor, chegaríamos mais cedo.

If the road were better, we would arrive earlier.

Imperfect subjunctive 'estivesse' in a conditional sentence.

A estrada serpenteia pelo vale até chegar ao mar.

The road winds through the valley until it reaches the sea.

Verb 'serpentear' describing the shape of the road.

É importante verificar o óleo antes de pegar a estrada.

It is important to check the oil before hitting the road.

Prepositional phrase 'antes de' + infinitive.

A estrada liga as duas maiores cidades do estado.

The road connects the two largest cities in the state.

Verb 'ligar' meaning 'to connect'.

Ele já tem muita estrada nesta profissão.

He already has a lot of experience in this profession.

Metaphorical use of 'estrada' for experience.

A precariedade das estradas afeta o preço dos alimentos.

The precariousness of the roads affects the price of food.

Noun 'precariedade' as a subject.

A estrada real é um marco do período colonial brasileiro.

The 'Royal Road' is a landmark of the Brazilian colonial period.

Historical proper noun 'Estrada Real'.

Precisamos investir na manutenção das estradas vicinais.

We need to invest in the maintenance of secondary roads.

Technical term 'estradas vicinais'.

O governo prometeu asfaltar a estrada até o fim do ano.

The government promised to pave the road by the end of the year.

Verb 'asfaltar' specifically for road surfacing.

Muitos animais silvestres morrem atropelados na estrada.

Many wild animals are killed by vehicles on the road.

Adverbial use of 'atropelados'.

A estrada de ferro foi desativada há décadas.

The railway (iron road) was deactivated decades ago.

Specific term 'estrada de ferro' for railway.

A neblina na estrada reduziu a visibilidade a quase zero.

The fog on the road reduced visibility to almost zero.

Noun 'neblina' causing a condition.

A expansão da malha rodoviária foi o motor do desenvolvimento.

The expansion of the road network was the engine of development.

Formal term 'malha rodoviária'.

O romance descreve a estrada como um espaço de transição existencial.

The novel describes the road as a space of existential transition.

Literary analysis context.

A pavimentação desta estrada gerou intensos debates ambientais.

The paving of this road generated intense environmental debates.

Noun 'pavimentação' (paving).

Não se deve subestimar os perigos de uma estrada sinuosa e mal sinalizada.

One should not underestimate the dangers of a winding and poorly marked road.

Passive 'se' construction.

A estrada que nos trouxe até aqui foi árdua mas gratificante.

The road that brought us here was arduous but rewarding.

Metaphorical 'estrada' for a journey of effort.

O escoamento da produção depende inteiramente da qualidade da estrada.

The distribution of production depends entirely on the quality of the road.

Technical term 'escoamento' (outflow/distribution).

As estradas litorâneas sofrem com a erosão causada pelo mar.

Coastal roads suffer from erosion caused by the sea.

Adjective 'litorâneas' (coastal).

A mística da estrada permeia a cultura dos viajantes solitários.

The mystique of the road permeates the culture of solo travelers.

Abstract noun 'mística'.

A estrada, em Guimarães Rosa, é o próprio sertão em movimento.

The road, in Guimarães Rosa's work, is the backlands themselves in motion.

High-level literary reference.

A dicotomia entre a estrada e o lar é um tema recorrente na lírica camoniana.

The dichotomy between the road and home is a recurring theme in Camonian lyrics.

Philosophical/Literary vocabulary 'dicotomia'.

A obsolescência das estradas vicinais reflete o descaso estatal.

The obsolescence of secondary roads reflects state neglect.

Advanced vocabulary 'obsolescência' and 'descaso'.

Percorrer esta estrada é confrontar-se com os fantasmas do passado colonial.

To travel this road is to confront the ghosts of the colonial past.

Reflexive 'confrontar-se'.

A estrada não é apenas um meio, mas um fim em sua própria essência errante.

The road is not just a means, but an end in its own wandering essence.

Metaphysical use of 'estrada'.

A sinuosidade da estrada mimetiza as incertezas do destino humano.

The winding nature of the road mimics the uncertainties of human fate.

Advanced verb 'mimetizar' (to mimic).

As estradas transamazônicas permanecem como cicatrizes na floresta.

The Trans-Amazonian roads remain like scars in the forest.

Simile 'como cicatrizes'.

O viajante encontrou na estrada a solitude que a urbe lhe negava.

The traveler found on the road the solitude that the city denied him.

Archaic/Formal 'urbe' (city).

よく使う組み合わせ

estrada de terra

estrada asfaltada

beira da estrada

pegar a estrada

estrada sinuosa

estrada principal

obras na estrada

estrada de ferro

segurança na estrada

mapa de estradas

よく使うフレーズ

Pé na estrada

— To start a trip or journey. It implies enthusiasm for traveling.

Mal posso esperar para pôr o pé na estrada.

Meio da estrada

— In the middle of the road. Can be literal or mean halfway through a process.

O carro quebrou no meio da estrada.

Fim da estrada

— The end of the road. Often used to mean the end of a relationship or project.

Chegamos ao fim da estrada neste projeto.

Estrada sem saída

— A dead-end road. Literally a road that doesn't go anywhere.

Cuidado, essa é uma estrada sem saída.

Seguir a estrada

— To continue on the path or follow directions.

Basta seguir a estrada por mais dez quilômetros.

Cruzar a estrada

— To go from one side of the road to the other.

O animal cruzou a estrada de repente.

Viver na estrada

— To spend most of one's time traveling, often for work.

Como músico, ele passa a vida na estrada.

Sair da estrada

— To leave the main road or to veer off the path accidentally.

Ele saiu da estrada para evitar o acidente.

Abrir estrada

— To clear a path or to pioneer a new way of doing things.

Eles abriram estrada na selva para chegar à vila.

Manutenção da estrada

— The act of repairing or keeping the road in good condition.

A manutenção da estrada é feita anualmente.

よく混同される語

estrada vs rua

A street in a city. Using 'rua' for a highway is wrong.

estrada vs caminho

A path or way. 'Caminho' is more abstract or smaller.

estrada vs estrela

A star. Sounds similar but totally different meaning.

慣用句と表現

"Ter muita estrada"

— To have a lot of experience or to have lived through many things.

Não tente enganá-lo; ele tem muita estrada.

Informal

"Comer estrada"

— To drive long distances quickly or to travel extensively.

Nas férias, nós realmente comemos estrada.

Informal/Slang

"Estar na estrada da vida"

— To be living through the journey of human existence.

Todos somos apenas viajantes na estrada da vida.

Poetic

"Deixar na estrada"

— To surpass someone or leave them behind in a competition or life.

A nova tecnologia deixou a concorrência na estrada.

Informal

"Estrada real"

— The best or most certain way to achieve a goal (metaphorical).

O estudo é a estrada real para o sucesso.

Formal

"Perder-se na estrada"

— To lose focus or direction in life or a project.

Ele tinha talento, mas se perdeu na estrada.

Neutral

"Ficar na beira da estrada"

— To be forgotten, abandoned, or fail to keep up.

Muitas promessas ficaram na beira da estrada.

Informal

"Cortar estrada"

— To take a shortcut or a shorter route.

Vamos cortar estrada por aquele vilarejo.

Informal

"Luz na estrada"

— A source of guidance or hope during a difficult time.

Seus conselhos foram uma luz na estrada para mim.

Poetic

"Poeira da estrada"

— The trivial or difficult aspects of a journey; humble beginnings.

Ele ainda traz a poeira da estrada em seus sapatos.

Literary

間違えやすい

estrada vs Rodovia

Both mean road/highway.

Rodovia is more technical and specific to major numbered highways in Brazil.

A rodovia Washington Luís é muito bem sinalizada.

estrada vs Via

Formal synonym.

Via is used in official signs or legal texts.

Via exclusiva para ônibus.

estrada vs Pista

Refers to the driving surface.

Pista is the specific lane or the asphalt itself, while estrada is the whole route.

A pista está escorregadia.

estrada vs Avenida

Large urban thoroughfare.

Avenida is always inside a city; estrada is outside.

A Avenida Paulista é famosa.

estrada vs Travessa

Small road/street.

Travessa is a small cross-street in a city.

Moro na travessa da rua principal.

文型パターン

A estrada é [adjective].

A estrada é curta.

Eu vou pela estrada para [place].

Eu vou pela estrada para a praia.

A estrada estava [condition] quando [event].

A estrada estava vazia quando saímos.

Apesar de [condition], a estrada é [adjective].

Apesar dos buracos, a estrada é segura.

A estrada representa [abstract concept] para [group].

A estrada representa a liberdade para os jovens.

Ao percorrer a estrada, percebe-se que [observation].

Ao percorrer a estrada, percebe-se que o tempo parou.

Mixed

Não há [noun] na estrada.

Não há trânsito na estrada.

Mixed

Pegue a estrada [direction].

Pegue a estrada norte.

語族

名詞

estradamento

estradista

動詞

estradar

形容詞

estradado

使い方

frequency

Extremely high in daily conversation and media.

よくある間違い

O estrada está bom. → A estrada está boa.
Estrada is a feminine noun, so it requires the feminine article 'a' and the feminine adjective 'boa'.
Eu moro nesta estrada. → Eu moro nesta rua.
If you live in a city or town, you live on a 'rua' (street), not an 'estrada'.
Nós dirigimos no estrada. → Nós dirigimos na estrada.
The preposition 'em' contracts with the feminine article 'a' to form 'na'.
A estrada é muito largo. → A estrada é muito larga.
Adjectives must agree in gender with the noun they modify.
Ele tem muita rua. → Ele tem muita estrada.
The idiom for having experience specifically uses the word 'estrada'.

ヒント

Use 'Estrada' for Trips

Whenever you are planning a trip between cities, use 'estrada' to describe the route. It sounds much more natural than 'rua'.

Watch the Contractions

Remember to use 'na' (em+a) and 'pela' (por+a). 'No estrada' and 'pelo estrada' are incorrect because the word is feminine.

Learn 'Estrada Real'

If you visit Brazil, reading about the 'Estrada Real' will give you great historical context for the word's importance.

The Tapped R

The 'r' in estrada is a single tap, similar to the 'tt' in the American pronunciation of 'water'. Avoid the English 'r' sound.

Describe Conditions

When writing, use adjectives like 'sinuosa' (winding) or 'plana' (flat) to make your descriptions of 'estrada' more vivid.

Experience Matters

Use 'ter muita estrada' when talking about someone who is very experienced in their field. It's a great idiomatic touch.

GPS Practice

Set your GPS to Portuguese. You will hear 'estrada' constantly, which is great for reinforcing the word in a practical context.

Dirt Roads

In many Lusophone regions, 'estrada' often defaults to a dirt road unless specified as 'asfaltada'. Keep this in mind in rural areas.

Life as a Road

Portuguese often uses 'estrada' to discuss life. 'A estrada é longa' can mean life is a long journey.

Sertanejo Songs

Listen to 'música sertaneja' from Brazil; many songs mention the 'estrada' and the life of travelers.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of an 'EXTRA' long 'ROAD'. ESTRADA sounds like 'Extra Road'.

視覚的連想

Imagine a long, winding road disappearing into the 'STARS' (ESTRELA is star, ESTRADA is road - they look similar).

Word Web

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チャレンジ

Try to use 'estrada' in a sentence describing your commute to work or school today.

語源

Derived from the Latin 'strata' (short for 'via strata'), which means a 'paved way.'

元の意味： A road covered with layers of stones or pavement.

Romance (Indo-European)

文化的な背景

Be aware that in some contexts, 'mulher da estrada' can be a derogatory term, though it is rare today.

English speakers often say 'hit the road,' which translates perfectly to the Portuguese 'pé na estrada.'

The song 'A Estrada' by the Brazilian band Cidade Negra. The book 'Estrada de Fogo.' The film 'Central do Brasil' which features long scenes on the road.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Driving/Travel

Onde é a estrada?
A estrada é segura?
Quanto custa o pedágio na estrada?
Tem posto de gasolina na estrada?

Directions

Siga pela estrada.
Vire à direita na estrada.
A estrada termina na vila.
Pegue a segunda saída na estrada.

Weather/Conditions

A estrada está molhada.
Tem gelo na estrada.
A estrada está bloqueada.
Cuidado com a neblina na estrada.

Professional Experience

Ele tem muita estrada.
Uma longa estrada profissional.
A estrada para o sucesso.
Aprendi muito na estrada.

History/Geography

A Estrada Real é histórica.
Estradas romanas em Portugal.
A malha de estradas do país.
Construção de novas estradas.

会話のきっかけ

"Você prefere viajar de avião ou pegar a estrada de carro?"

"Qual foi a estrada mais bonita que você já percorreu?"

"Você acha que as estradas no seu país são seguras?"

"O que você gosta de ouvir quando está na estrada?"

"Você já se perdeu em uma estrada desconhecida?"

日記のテーマ

Descreva uma viagem inesquecível que você fez pela estrada.

Como você imagina que será a 'estrada' da sua vida nos próximos cinco anos?

Escreva sobre os perigos e as belezas de dirigir em uma estrada de terra.

Reflita sobre a expressão 'ter muita estrada'. Quem você conhece que se encaixa nessa descrição?

Se você pudesse construir uma estrada para qualquer lugar do mundo, para onde ela iria?

よくある質問

10 問

It is feminine. You should always say 'a estrada' or 'uma estrada.' This is a common rule for words ending in 'a' in Portuguese.

'Estrada' is a general term for any road, while 'rodovia' is a more technical term for major highways, especially in Brazil. You can use 'estrada' in any casual context.

You say 'na estrada.' This is the contraction of the preposition 'em' (in/on) and the feminine article 'a' (the).

Generally, no. For a street in a city, you should use 'rua.' 'Estrada' implies a connection between cities or a route through rural areas.

It is an idiomatic expression that means to start a trip or to begin a journey. For example: 'Amanhã vamos pôr o pé na estrada.'

Yes, it is used in all Portuguese-speaking countries. In Portugal, they also frequently use 'autoestrada' for high-speed highways.

It is a dirt road or an unpaved road. These are very common in rural parts of Brazil and Africa.

Simply add an 's' at the end: 'estradas.' For example: 'As estradas deste país são ótimas.'

The stress is on the second syllable: es-TRA-da. Make sure not to stress the first or last syllable.

There is a rare verb 'estradar,' which means to pave or to open a road, but it is almost never used in common conversation. Stick to the noun.

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