Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acostamento
noun
/akosˈtɐmɨntu/
Definition
Shoulder or side of a road.
Examples
- The car broke down, so we had to stop on the acostamento to call for help.
- Drivers are advised not to park on the acostamento unless absolutely necessary.
- She safely pulled her vehicle onto the acostamento to check her GPS.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘acostamento’ refers to the area alongside a road intended for vehicles to pull over safely, especially in emergencies or for stopping temporarily.
Synonyms
- shoulder
- roadside
- emergency lane