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