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alternative route

[/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv ruːt/]
nounpl: alternative routes
rota alternativa
1. A different way or path to reach a destination, typically used when the main route is blocked, congested, or unavailable
Due to construction on the highway, we took an alternative route to the airport.
Devido à construção na autoestrada, seguimos uma rota alternativa para o aeroporto.
2. An optional course of action or method different from the usual or primary option
The company explored an alternative route to increase sales instead of traditional advertising.
A empresa explorou uma rota alternativa para aumentar as vendas em vez de publicidade tradicional.
NYC Slang
backup route, workaround
Synonyms
alternate routebypassdetoursecondary route
Antonyms
main routeprimary routedirect route

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota alternativa
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
rota alternativa
Common in urban traffic contexts
Portugal
rota alternativa
Also commonly used: 'percurso alternativo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the scenic route
go the long way around
find another way
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