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bending route

[/ˈbɛndɪŋ ruːt/]
nounpl: bending routes
rota/trajeto sinuoso
1. A path or course that curves, winds, or changes direction frequently rather than going in a straight line
The bending route through the mountains offered scenic views at every turn.
A rota sinuosa através das montanhas oferecia vistas panorâmicas a cada curva.
2. In navigation or travel, an indirect or winding way to reach a destination
We took a bending route to avoid the highway traffic.
Pegamos uma rota sinuosa para evitar o trânsito da estrada.
3. A flexible or adaptable course of action that adjusts to circumstances
The project took a bending route as new challenges emerged.
O projeto seguiu um trajeto sinuoso conforme novos desafios surgiram.
Synonyms
winding routecurved pathindirect routecircuitous route
Antonyms
straight routedirect routelinear path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota sinuosa / trajeto curvilíneo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
percurso sinuoso / caminho tortuoso
Common in European Portuguese
São Paulo
rota com curvas / trajeto desviante
Urban/technical context

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the scenic route
go the long way around
wind one's way
meander through
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