Vá pela autoestrada
Take the highway
Language note: Instruction to choose a quicker route.
Culture note: Be prepared for possible extra costs due to tolls.
Context: Specify that you would prefer the highway over the city route.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Vá
[Vah]
Go
Used to instruct or suggest someone to move or proceed to a place.
Por favor, vá pela autoestrada para chegar mais rápido.
Please, go via the highway to arrive faster.
pela
[PEH-luh]
by
Denotes the route or method used, in this case, 'by way of'.
Quando for para o norte, vá pela autoestrada.
When going north, go via the highway.
autoestrada
[ow-toh-ehs-TRAH-dah]
highway
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Vá pela autoestrada e evite o trânsito do centro.
Go via the highway and avoid downtown traffic.
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