traffic
BrE /ˈtræfɪk/ AmE /ˈtræfɪk/
noun en → es
the movement of vehicles on roads, especially when there are a lot of them and they move slowly or do not move at all
tráfico
- heavy traffic
- traffic jam
Collocations rush hour traffic · city traffic
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There was heavy traffic on the motorway.
Había mucho tráfico en la autopista.
the system of rules and laws that control how vehicles are used on roads, including speed limits and parking regulations
regulación del tráfico
- traffic laws
- traffic signs
Collocations follow traffic rules · obey traffic signals
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Drivers must follow all traffic regulations.
Los conductores deben seguir todas las regulaciones de tráfico.
the process of controlling and directing the movement of vehicles on roads to ensure safety and efficiency
gestión del tráfico
- traffic control
- traffic management system
Collocations traffic flow · traffic congestion
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The city has implemented a new traffic management system.
La ciudad ha implementado un nuevo sistema de gestión del tráfico.
the police officers who are responsible for enforcing traffic laws and ensuring road safety
policía de tránsito
- traffic police officer
- traffic patrol
Collocations traffic violation · traffic accident
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A traffic police officer stopped the car for speeding.
Un policía de tránsito detuvo el coche por exceso de velocidad.
the number of vehicles passing a particular point on a road over a period of time, used to measure traffic volume and patterns
conteo de tráfico
- traffic count
- traffic survey
Collocations daily traffic count · peak hour traffic
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The city conducted a traffic count to assess road usage.
La ciudad realizó un conteo de tráfico para evaluar el uso de las calles.
the condition of roads being overcrowded with vehicles, causing delays and inconvenience for drivers
congestión del tráfico
- traffic congestion
- traffic jam
Collocations rush hour traffic · peak time traffic
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Traffic congestion is a major problem in the city.
La congestión del tráfico es un problema importante en la ciudad.
the movement of vehicles along a road, often used to describe the smoothness or efficiency of traffic movement
flujo del tráfico
- traffic flow
- traffic pattern
Collocations smooth traffic flow · efficient traffic flow
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The new road design improved the traffic flow.
El nuevo diseño de la carretera mejoró el flujo del tráfico.
a device that uses lights or signs to control the movement of vehicles at intersections, ensuring safety and order on roads
señal de tráfico
- traffic signal
- traffic light
Collocations red traffic light · green traffic light
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The driver ran a red traffic light.
El conductor pasó en rojo la luz de tráfico.