hazardous route

[ˈhæz.ɚ.dəs ˈruːt]
nounpl: hazardous routes
rota perigosa
1. a path, course, or way of travel that involves significant risks, dangers, or threats to safety
The mountain pass is a hazardous route during winter storms.
A passagem de montanha é uma rota perigosa durante tempestades de inverno.
2. a journey or passage characterized by difficult, unsafe, or potentially harmful conditions
Refugees took a hazardous route across the desert to escape the conflict.
Refugiados seguiram uma rota perigosa através do deserto para fugir do conflito.
3. a course of action or path that carries substantial risk of injury, loss, or harm
Starting a business in that market is considered a hazardous route financially.
Iniciar um negócio nesse mercado é considerado uma rota perigosa financeiramente.
In Brazil, 'rota perigosa' is commonly used in contexts ranging from travel warnings during storm seasons in mountainous regions to discussions about risky migration routes. In the United States, particularly in NYC, the term often relates to urban navigation, crime-prone areas, or figurative business risks. The phrase gained increased cultural prominence in discussions about immigrant routes and humanitarian crises.
NYC Slang
sketchy route / dicey path
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dangerous routeperilous pathrisky journeyunsafe passagetreacherous way
Antonyms / Antônimos
safe routesecure pathprotected passagesafe journey

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota perigosa
most common standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
caminho perigoso
alternative colloquial term, more informal
São Paulo
trajeto arriscado
commonly used in business and travel contexts
Portugal
rota perigosa / caminho arriscado
similar to Brazilian usage, with slight preference for 'caminho arriscado' in some contexts

Related Words

hazarddangerousperilousrisksafetypassagejourneythreat

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the road less traveled
walk a thin line
play with fire
walk into the lion's den
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