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different path
[ˈdɪfərənt pæθ]
noun phrase
pl: different paths
caminho diferente
1.
An alternative route or course of action that diverges from the usual or expected way
After years in finance, she decided to take a different path and pursue art.
Depois de anos em finanças, ela decidiu seguir um caminho diferente e perseguir a arte.
2.
A distinct direction or trajectory in life, career, or circumstances
Each twin chose a different path after graduation.
Cada gêmeo escolheu um caminho diferente após a formatura.
Synonyms
alternative route
different direction
new way
another course
divergent path
Antonyms
same path
usual route
conventional way
traditional path
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
caminho diferente
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
caminho diferente
Standard usage, sometimes 'trilho diferente' in informal speech
São Paulo
caminho diferente
Formal and informal contexts
Portugal
caminho diferente
Also uses 'via diferente' or 'percurso diferente' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
take a different path
chart a different course
go your own way
follow your own road
forge your own path
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