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erratic route

[ɪˈrætɪk ruːt]
noun phrasepl: erratic routes / rotas erráticas
rota errática
1. A path or course of travel that is unpredictable, irregular, or characterized by sudden changes in direction or pattern
The bus took an erratic route through the city, stopping unexpectedly at various locations.
O ônibus seguiu uma rota errática pela cidade, parando inesperadamente em vários locais.
2. A journey or passage that lacks consistency or follows an unpredictable pattern
The hurricane followed an erratic route, making it difficult for meteorologists to predict its path.
O furacão seguiu uma rota errática, dificultando a previsão do seu caminho pelos meteorologistas.
Synonyms
unpredictable routeirregular patherratic pathwandering routerambling course
Antonyms
direct routestraight pathpredictable routelinear course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota errática
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
rota errática / caminho desigual
common in local transportation context
São Paulo
rota errática / trajeto irregular
frequently used in urban mobility discussions
Portugal
rota errática / percurso errático
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the map
off the beaten path
take the scenic route
go off course
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