Portuguese · Daily Life
Trânsito
[/ˈtɾɐ̃zitu/]
Traffic
Intermediatenoun · m
Definition
Vehicles moving on a road.
Veículos em movimento em uma estrada.
Example
O trânsito em São Paulo é muito intenso.
Traffic in São Paulo is very heavy.
Etymology
The term 'trânsito' originates from the Latin 'transitus', meaning crossing or passage, evolving into its modern meaning related to vehicle movement.
How & Where It’s Used
'Trânsito' is commonly used in both informal and formal contexts, especially in urban planning, general conversations, and written reports.
Cultural Note
São Paulo is notorious for its traffic congestion, with some of the longest daily jams in the world.