congestionamento

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A buildup of people or vehicles that makes movement difficult.

Examples

  • Há muito congestionamento no centro.
    There is a lot of congestion downtown.
  • O congestionamento atrasou o ônibus.
    The traffic jam delayed the bus.
  • Fiquei preso num congestionamento.
    I got stuck in a traffic jam.
  • Saí cedo para evitar o congestionamento.
    I left early to avoid the traffic jam.
  • Os congestionamentos pioram no fim da tarde.
    The traffic jams get worse in the late afternoon.

Similar words

acúmulo
engarrafamento

Meanings

Blocked circulation

noun
transport
neutral
An accumulation that slows movement, especially heavy traffic on a road.

Examples

  • Fiquei preso num congestionamento.
    I got stuck in a traffic jam.
  • O congestionamento atrasou o ônibus.
    The traffic jam delayed the bus.
  • Há muito congestionamento no centro.
    There is a lot of congestion downtown.
  • Saí cedo para evitar o congestionamento.
    I left early to avoid the traffic jam.
  • Os congestionamentos pioram no fim da tarde.
    The traffic jams get worse in the late afternoon.

Similar words

Etymology

From congestionar, to obstruct by overcrowding, plus -mento.

FAQ

What does congestionamento mean?

A buildup of people or vehicles that makes movement difficult.

Is congestionamento masculine or feminine?

It is masculine: o congestionamento.

What is the plural of congestionamento?

The plural is congestionamentos.

Where is congestionamento common?

On busy roads where cars cannot move freely.

How is congestionamento pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /kõ.ʒes.tʃjo.naˈmẽ.tu/.

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