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caminho trilhado

[kah-MEE-nyoo tree-LYAH-doo]
noun phrasemasculinepl: caminhos trilhados
beaten path, well-trodden path, established way
1. A path or route that has been frequently traveled and is well-established; figuratively, a conventional or traditional way of doing something
He decided to leave the beaten path and start his own business.
Ele decidiu sair do caminho trilhado e abrir seu próprio negócio.
2. A conventional or traditional approach that lacks originality or innovation
The artist refused to follow the well-trodden path of commercial success.
O artista recusou-se a seguir o caminho trilhado do sucesso comercial.
NYC Slang
the same old grind, the beaten track, playing it safe
Synonyms
caminho batidovia convencionalrotina estabelecidamétodo tradicionalsendeiro conhecido
Antonyms
caminho inéditovia inovadoramétodo originalcaminho novoabordagem criativa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho trilhado
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
caminho batido
More commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

sair do caminho trilhado (to leave the beaten path)
seguir o caminho trilhado (to follow convention)
abrir novo caminho (to blaze a new trail)
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