1. The real or true route that something takes or has taken, as opposed to a planned or theoretical route
The actual path of the hurricane deviated significantly from the forecast.
O caminho real do furacão desviou significativamente da previsão.
2. In computing or engineering, the physical or computed route that a system, object, or signal follows
The robot's actual path was recorded using GPS sensors.
O caminho real do robô foi registrado usando sensores de GPS.
3. The trajectory or route that was genuinely followed, in contrast to intended or planned routes
We need to analyze the actual path taken by the projectile.
Precisamos analisar o caminho real percorrido pelo projétil.