correct path

[kəˈrekt pæθ]
nounpl: correct paths
caminho correto
1. the right or proper route or direction to follow
After getting lost, we finally found the correct path to the summit.
Depois de nos perdermos, finalmente encontramos o caminho correto para o cume.
2. the appropriate course of action or method to achieve a goal
The company realized they were not on the correct path to profitability.
A empresa percebeu que não estava no caminho correto para a lucratividade.
3. a morally or ethically right course of conduct
She believed she was on the correct path in life.
Ela acreditava que estava no caminho correto na vida.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in both literal contexts (navigation, directions) and metaphorical contexts (life choices, career decisions). It reflects a cultural emphasis on guidance and finding one's proper way. In American English, it's frequently used in motivational and self-help contexts.
NYC Slang
the right way to go
Synonyms / Sinônimos
right wayproper routecorrect directionright course
Antonyms / Antônimos
wrong pathincorrect directionwrong wayfalse path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho correto
most common usage in daily speech and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
caminho certo
informal alternative commonly used in conversational speech
São Paulo
caminho correto
preferred in business and formal contexts
Portugal
caminho correto
identical usage with European Portuguese pronunciation and accent

Related Words

directionroutetrajectoryjourneydestinationguidance

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the right track
on the straight and narrow
heading in the right direction
staying the course
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