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conventional route

[kənˈvɛnʃənəl ruːt]
nounpl: conventional routes
rota convencional
1. An established, traditional, or standard path or method of travel, communication, or procedure that is widely accepted and commonly used
Most travelers prefer to take the conventional route through the main highway rather than exploring back roads.
A maioria dos viajantes prefere seguir a rota convencional pela rodovia principal em vez de explorar estradas secundárias.
2. A socially accepted or traditional way of doing something; the mainstream or orthodox approach
She decided not to follow the conventional route and instead started her own business.
Ela decidiu não seguir o caminho convencional e, em vez disso, iniciou seu próprio negócio.
Synonyms
standard routetraditional pathestablished wayorthodox methodmainstream approachwell-trodden path
Antonyms
unconventional routealternative routeinnovative pathnontraditional approachunorthodox method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
rota convencional / caminho convencional
most common usage
São Paulo
rota convencional / via convencional
frequently used in urban transportation contexts
Portugal
rota convencional / percurso convencional
percurso is commonly used for established paths

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the distance
take the beaten path
follow the yellow brick road
stick to the straight and narrow
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