Glossary entry (derived from question below)
May 4, 2011 12:45
13 yrs ago
Portuguese term
agulha
Portuguese to English
Other
Transport / Transportation / Shipping
Giving directions
"continuar seguindo pela Av. Epitácio Pessoa sentido Rebouças, porém, sem seguir pelo viaduto que conduz ao túnel, entrando na agulha a direita para mais a frente até o semáforo."
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Proposed translations
(English)
5 | fork | coolbrowne |
4 +2 | diamond interchange | Salvador Scofano and Gry Midttun |
Proposed translations
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fork
One must first understand the correct meaning of the original. It's not an interchange (diamond or otherwise) but a road fork. Interestingly enough, in English the metaphor refers to the roadway lanes (fork tines), while in Portuguese (needle) it refers to the dividing element, in this case a traffic island at the Rebouças ramp. Granted, the Portuguese original is not a model of precision and proper grammar but it's serviceable. In translation:
Continue on Av. Epitácio Pessoa, in the direction of (Túnel) Rebouças, but do not take the tunnel access ramp. Rather, bear right on the fork and continue until the stoplight.
Continue on Av. Epitácio Pessoa, in the direction of (Túnel) Rebouças, but do not take the tunnel access ramp. Rather, bear right on the fork and continue until the stoplight.
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Comment: "It turns out this fits the situation fairly closely. Thanks"
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diamond interchange
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A diamond interchange is a common type of road junction, used where a freeway crosses a minor road. The freeway itself is grade-separated from the minor ...
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or just interchange
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A diamond interchange is a common type of road junction, used where a freeway crosses a minor road. The freeway itself is grade-separated from the minor ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_interchange - Em cache - Similares
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Note added at 6 mins (2011-05-04 12:51:55 GMT)
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or just interchange
Note from asker:
Generically speaking, I think this is the usual term. It just didn't fit in my case. Thanks. |
Peer comment(s):
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connie leite
: agree, interchange
29 mins
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Obrigado!
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agree |
Oliver Simões
: I just learned this one.
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Obrigado!
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