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caminho iluminado

[kə-ˈmi-ɲu i-lu-mi-ˈna-du]
noun phrasemasculinepl: caminhos iluminados
illuminated path / lit path
1. A path, road, or way that is physically lit by light sources such as lamps or natural light
The illuminated path through the park made it safe to walk at night.
O caminho iluminado pelo parque tornou seguro caminhar à noite.
2. Figuratively, a clear direction or guidance in life; a path forward that is made clear or understandable
After years of confusion, she finally found an illuminated path toward her dreams.
Após anos de confusão, ela finalmente encontrou um caminho iluminado em direção aos seus sonhos.
3. A spiritually or morally enlightened way of living or understanding
Many seek the illuminated path of wisdom and self-discovery.
Muitos buscam o caminho iluminado da sabedoria e do auto-descobrimento.
Synonyms
caminho clarocaminho bem definidocaminho luminosovia iluminadatrajetória clara
Antonyms
caminho escurocaminho obscurocaminho incertovia confusa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho iluminado
Standard usage in both literal and figurative senses
São Paulo
caminho iluminado
Common in urban contexts referring to lit streets or paths
Rio de Janeiro
caminho iluminado
Frequently used in spiritual or philosophical contexts
Portugal
caminho iluminado
Standard usage; may emphasize spiritual meaning more frequently

Related Idioms & Phrases

seguir um caminho iluminado (to follow an illuminated path)
encontrar luz no caminho (to find light in the path)
caminhar na luz (to walk in the light)
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