This is the 11055th most frequent Portuguese word.
ladeira
"Ladeira" means "slope" or "hill" in English.
The term 'ladeira' in this context refers to the general geographical feature where the cobblestone road is situated.
Há uma antiga estrada de pedras ao longo da ladeira.
There's an old cobblestone road along the hill.
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.