This is the 11055th most frequent Portuguese word.
ladeira
"Ladeira" means "slope" or "hill" in English.
Here, 'ladeira' is used to denote a sloped path or hill being ascended.
A criança subiu a ladeira rapidamente.
The child climbed the hill quickly.
In this sentence, 'ladeira' represents a slope that is being descended by cyclists.
Os ciclistas desceram a ladeira com cuidado.
The cyclists descended the hill carefully.
The term 'ladeira' in this context refers to the general geographical feature where the cobblestone road is situated.