byway

[ˈbaɪweɪ]

nounpl: byways

caminho secundário

1. A minor or side road; a route that is less traveled than a main road

We took a byway through the countryside to avoid traffic on the highway.

Pegamos um caminho secundário pela zona rural para evitar o trânsito na autoestrada.

2. A side interest or lesser-known field of activity or knowledge

Medieval history is an interesting byway of my research.

A história medieval é um ramo interessante da minha pesquisa.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

caminho secundário, estrada secundária

Most common usage for roads

Rio de Janeiro

beco, viela

More specific for narrow urban passages

São Paulo

via alternativa, rota alternativa

Modern usage for alternative routes

Portugal

estrada secundária, caminho alternativo

Standard European Portuguese usage

off the beaten path

take the scenic route

the road less traveled

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