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caminho suave

[kah-MEE-nyoo soo-AH-vuh]
noun phrasemasculinepl: caminhos suaves
smooth path; easy way; gentle route
1. A course of action or approach that is gentle, easy, or non-confrontational
He chose the smooth path to resolve the conflict without hurting anyone's feelings.
Ele escolheu o caminho suave para resolver o conflito sem magoar os sentimentos de ninguém.
2. A journey or literal path that is physically smooth and easy to traverse
The hiking trail offered a smooth path through the forest.
A trilha de caminhada oferecia um caminho suave pela floresta.
3. A diplomatic or tactful approach to handling a difficult situation
The mediator took the smooth path by listening to both sides carefully.
O mediador seguiu o caminho suave ao ouvir ambos os lados com cuidado.
Synonyms
caminho fácilvia pacíficaabordagem diplomáticasolução suaverota tranquila
Antonyms
caminho ásperovia conflituosaabordagem agressivarota difícil

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho suave
Common usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
caminho suave
Less commonly used; Portuguese prefer 'solução pacífica' or 'via diplomática'

Related Idioms & Phrases

seguir o caminho suave - to take the easy/diplomatic route
trilhar um caminho suave - to pursue a gentle approach
encontrar o caminho suave - to find a peaceful solution
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