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caminho concorrido

[kə-ˈmi-ɲu kõ-ko-ˈri-du]
noun phrasemasculinepl: caminhos concorridos
busy path; crowded route; well-traveled path
1. A path, road, or route that is frequently used by many people
The trail to the waterfall is a well-traveled path during summer.
O caminho concorrido para a cachoeira fica lotado durante o verão.
2. A figurative expression referring to a common or popular course of action
Following the beaten path is not always the best strategy for success.
Seguir o caminho concorrido nem sempre é a melhor estratégia para o sucesso.
NYC Slang
the beaten path; the well-worn trail
Synonyms
caminho movimentadocaminho frequentadocaminho populartrilha batidavia movimentada
Antonyms
caminho desertocaminho isoladocaminho solitáriotrilha pouco frequentada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho concorrido
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
caminho movimentado
Alternative commonly used in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
caminho concorrido
Standard usage
Portugal
caminho concorrido
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

sair do caminho concorrido - to venture off the beaten path
trilha concorrida - crowded trail
via de mão dupla concorrida - busy two-way route
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