Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
eixo da via
English translation:
road line
Added to glossary by
Todd Field
May 11, 2010 15:19
14 yrs ago
Portuguese term
United States
eixo da via
Portuguese to English
Tech/Engineering
Transport / Transportation / Shipping
This is European Portuguese, from a project proposal involving road and sidewalk improvements:
"O tipo de pavimento proposto, lajeado de granito, na zona de circulação pedonal, associado à calçada de pedra irregular, também de granito, na zona de circulação automóvel, foi escolhido de modo a realçar o carácter histórico deste espaço.
A marcar o eixo da via, de sentido único, propõe-se a existência de lajeado de granito à semelhança da área reservada à circulação pedonal."
Any explanation, in Portuguese or English, would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
"O tipo de pavimento proposto, lajeado de granito, na zona de circulação pedonal, associado à calçada de pedra irregular, também de granito, na zona de circulação automóvel, foi escolhido de modo a realçar o carácter histórico deste espaço.
A marcar o eixo da via, de sentido único, propõe-se a existência de lajeado de granito à semelhança da área reservada à circulação pedonal."
Any explanation, in Portuguese or English, would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | road line |
Jose Teixeir (X)
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| 4 +2 | road axis |
Marlene Curtis
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| 4 +1 | center of the track |
Walter Moura
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| 4 | route parameters |
R. Alex Jenkins
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| 4 | broken white line |
Edward Nelson
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| 4 | middle of the road |
Douglas Bissell
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Proposed translations
24 mins
Selected
road line
Quote (http://www.safermotoring.co.uk/RoadMarkings.html):
Road markings are as important as road signs and give us information about the roads we are traveling on and the actions we should or should not be taking. Read on to find out what these marking mean.
White Lines
White lines are usually on the road surface and tell you something about the road that you are traveling on. Lines that travel along the road (longitudinal) inform and warn drivers of approaching situations that will need them to do something - like turn right, or do not cross. Lines that cross the road (transverse) give instructions to road users like 'give way' or 'stop'.
A broken white line marks the middle of the road. When this line becomes longer, and the gaps get smaller, this means that there is a hazard close ahead. You should not cross this line unless you can see that the road ahead is clear and you wish to overtake another vehicle or turn off the road.
Road markings are as important as road signs and give us information about the roads we are traveling on and the actions we should or should not be taking. Read on to find out what these marking mean.
White Lines
White lines are usually on the road surface and tell you something about the road that you are traveling on. Lines that travel along the road (longitudinal) inform and warn drivers of approaching situations that will need them to do something - like turn right, or do not cross. Lines that cross the road (transverse) give instructions to road users like 'give way' or 'stop'.
A broken white line marks the middle of the road. When this line becomes longer, and the gaps get smaller, this means that there is a hazard close ahead. You should not cross this line unless you can see that the road ahead is clear and you wish to overtake another vehicle or turn off the road.
Example sentence:
A double yellow line on a road curving into the distance.
A broken white line marks the middle of the road
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
11 mins
R. Alex Jenkins
Brazil
Brazil
Native in English
Works in field
Brazil
Translator and Editor
Native in: English 
Works in: Portuguese to English, Spanish to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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28
route parameters
Tricky!
Along the lines of "Throughout the course of marking out the one-way route parameters, it is recommended/proposed that..."
I don't think you'll find a boilerplate translation of this phrase.
It's an idea. Best of luck :)
Along the lines of "Throughout the course of marking out the one-way route parameters, it is recommended/proposed that..."
I don't think you'll find a boilerplate translation of this phrase.
It's an idea. Best of luck :)
+1
12 mins
Walter Moura
Brazil
Brazil
Native in Portuguese
Brazil
Your message. Clearly and on time.
Native in: Portuguese (Variant: Brazilian) 
Works in: English to Portuguese
Related KudoZ points
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4
center of the track
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Maria José Tavares (X)
: IATE
3 mins
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Obrigado, Maria José
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| agree |
Fernando Okabe Biazibeti
4 hrs
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obrigado, Fernando
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| disagree |
Douglas Bissell
: IATE does give this definition but if you look closely it is for railways, not roads: R.Apóstolo,Eng.Civil,Gabinete de Estudos Ferroviários
1 day 2 hrs
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+2
13 mins
Marlene Curtis
United States
United States
Native in Portuguese
&
English
United States
Marlene Curtis
Native in: Portuguese , English
Works in: English to Portuguese, Portuguese to English
Related KudoZ points
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151
road axis
The lane or road direction.
NET Engineering International Spa
North-South Road Axis in Bari - New cable-stayed bridge. 26.09.2008. NET Engineering SpA has been awarded - in a consortium led by RPA-Perugia and including ...
www.net-international.com/en/news/2008/10/31/11
Vila Galé Hotel Ópera
Opposite and across the marginal road is the famous social and ... Coming from the North of Lisbon, from the airport or from the South via the Vasco da Gama Bridge: Follow ... Exit to the 'Eixo Norte-Sul' (North-South Axis) in the direction of .... Vila Galé Hotel Ópera - Travessa Conde da Ponte - 1300-141 Lisboa ...
www.portugal-info.net/vilagale-opera/index.htm
NET Engineering International Spa
North-South Road Axis in Bari - New cable-stayed bridge. 26.09.2008. NET Engineering SpA has been awarded - in a consortium led by RPA-Perugia and including ...
www.net-international.com/en/news/2008/10/31/11
Vila Galé Hotel Ópera
Opposite and across the marginal road is the famous social and ... Coming from the North of Lisbon, from the airport or from the South via the Vasco da Gama Bridge: Follow ... Exit to the 'Eixo Norte-Sul' (North-South Axis) in the direction of .... Vila Galé Hotel Ópera - Travessa Conde da Ponte - 1300-141 Lisboa ...
www.portugal-info.net/vilagale-opera/index.htm
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Caravelle
: Acertou mesmo no centro!
1 day 35 mins
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Grata!
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| agree |
Fernando Okabe Biazibeti
2 days 5 hrs
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Grata!
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1 hr
Edward Nelson
Native in English
Native in: English
Works in: Portuguese to English, Afrikaans to English, English to Portuguese
1 day 2 hrs
Douglas Bissell
Portugal
Portugal
Native in English
Specializes in field
Portugal
Business Language Solutions Pt>Eng
Native in: English
Works in: Portuguese to English, English to Portuguese
Related KudoZ points
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62
middle of the road
Normally this would be a painted line, but in this case they want the line made in granite cobbles
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