How to Say ‘The avenue is more direct.’ in Portuguese
A avenida é mais direta.
uh ah-vuh-NEE-duh eh mysh dee-REH-tuh
[uh ah-vuh-NEE-duh eh mysh dee-REH-tuh]
Phrase Breakdown
A avenida
uh ah-vuh-NEE-duh
The avenue
Refers to a broad street or avenue.
A avenida está cheia de carros.
The avenue is full of cars.
Words in this phrase
A
[uh]
the
Feminine article used before 'avenida'.
A alternativa é mais lenta.
The alternative is slower.
avenida
[ah-vuh-NEE-duh]
avenue
A larger city road, often a main route.
avenida principal vai dar ao centro.
the main avenue leads to the centre.
É mais direta
eh mysh dee-REH-tuh
Is more direct
Compares routes and says this one is the more straightforward option.
Esta estrada é mais direta.
This road is more direct.
Words in this phrase
é
[eh]
is
Used to describe something as a fact or characteristic.
é a rota habitual.
it is the usual route.
mais
[mysh]
more
Comparison word meaning 'more'.
mais curto seria ideal.
shorter would be ideal.
direta
[dee-REH-tuh]
direct
More straightforward, without unnecessary turns.
direta é melhor quando há pressa.
direct is better when in a hurry.
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