estrada

/ɛsˈtrɑːdə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of road, especially one that is long and straight, or a long, winding road, especially one in a mountainous area, in Latin America.

“The hikers followed the winding estrada for hours before reaching the summit.”

2. noun

A type of highway or expressway, especially in Latin America.

“The new estrada was built to connect the city to the airport.”

3. proper noun

A common surname, especially among people of Portuguese or Brazilian descent.

“The Estrada family has lived in the same house for generations.”

Synonyms

  • highway
  • motorway
  • roadway

Antonyms

  • path
  • trail