incorrect path
[ɪnˈkɔrɪkt pæθ]
nounpl: incorrect paths
caminho incorreto
1. A route, direction, or sequence of steps that does not lead to the desired destination or outcome; an erroneous trajectory
The GPS directed us down an incorrect path, and we ended up in the wrong neighborhood.
O GPS nos direcionou por um caminho incorreto, e acabamos no bairro errado.
2. In computing, a file system address or directory route that is invalid or does not exist
The application failed to load because it was searching for a file in an incorrect path.
A aplicação falhou ao carregar porque estava procurando um arquivo em um caminho incorreto.
3. A course of action or decision that is misguided or leads to undesirable consequences
Taking out excessive loans was an incorrect path to financial stability.
Contrair empréstimos excessivos foi um caminho incorreto para a estabilidade financeira.
The phrase 'incorrect path' is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in literal (navigation) and metaphorical (life decisions) contexts. In technology sectors, 'caminho incorreto' is standard terminology for file system errors. In everyday Brazilian Portuguese, 'caminho errado' is more colloquial and widely used than the more formal 'caminho incorreto.'
NYC Slang
wrong way / taking the L
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