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hidden path

[ˈhɪdən pæθ]
nounpl: hidden paths
caminho oculto
1. A route or way that is not easily visible, known, or accessible to the general public
The hikers discovered a hidden path through the forest that led to a waterfall.
Os caminhantes descobriram um caminho oculto pela floresta que levava a uma cachoeira.
2. In computing or web design, a URL or link that is not prominently displayed but can be accessed directly
The developer created a hidden path on the website for testing purposes.
O desenvolvedor criou um caminho oculto no website para fins de teste.
3. A secret or less-known route, either literal or figurative
She found a hidden path to success by networking with industry professionals.
Ela encontrou um caminho oculto para o sucesso ao fazer networking com profissionais da indústria.
Synonyms
secret pathconcealed routeunmarked trailobscure passage
Antonyms
main pathobvious routewell-marked trailpublic way

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho oculto
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trilha escondida
Commonly used in outdoor/hiking contexts
São Paulo
caminho oculto
Standard usage in urban and digital contexts
Portugal
caminho escondido
European Portuguese preference for 'escondido' over 'oculto'

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
take the road less traveled
hidden gem
back alley
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