How to Say ‘The fastest route’ in Portuguese
Pela rota mais rápida
💬 Usage Tip: Common phrase for efficient travel.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Time is valued in Portugal; drivers may presume you're in a rush if asked.
Phrase Breakdown
Pela
Rota
Mais rápida
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Pela
[PEH-lah]
By the
Used to indicate a route or path.
Vamos pela rota mais rápida para evitar o trânsito.
Let's go by the fastest route to avoid traffic.
rota
[ROH-tah]
Route
A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination.
Qual rota devemos seguir?
Which route should we take?
mais
[MAH-is]
More
Used to form the comparative of adjectives and adverbs.
Esta é a forma mais inteligente.
This is the smarter way.
rápida
[HAH-pee-dah]
Fast
Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
Preciso de uma resposta rápida.
I need a fast answer.
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