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curved route

[/kɜːrvd ruːt/]
nounpl: curved routes
rota curva
1. A path or course that follows a curved line rather than a straight path
The curved route through the mountains was more scenic than the direct highway.
A rota curva através das montanhas era mais cênica do que a autoestrada direta.
2. In navigation or transportation, a trajectory that deviates from a straight line
The pilot had to take a curved route to avoid the storm.
O piloto teve que seguir uma rota curva para evitar a tempestade.
Synonyms
winding routecurved pathcurved trajectoryserpentine routeroundabout way
Antonyms
straight routedirect routelinear path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota curva
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rota curva
Common in navigation and transportation contexts
Portugal
percurso curvo
Also used: trajecto curvo

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the scenic route
go the long way around
follow the bend in the road
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