1. A pathway or route that is no longer maintained, used, or traveled; a forsaken trail
The abandoned path through the forest was overgrown with weeds and vines.
O caminho abandonado pela floresta estava coberto de ervas daninhas e vinhas.
2. A figurative course of action or direction that has been deserted or neglected
After years of struggle, he abandoned the path to becoming a musician.
Depois de anos de luta, ele abandonou o caminho para se tornar músico.