lengthy route
[ˈleŋθi ˈruːt]
noun phrasepl: lengthy routes
percurso longo / trajeto longo / rota extensa
1. A path, journey, or way of travel that covers a considerable distance and takes a significant amount of time to complete
The lengthy route through the mountains added several hours to our trip.
O percurso longo pela montanha adicionou várias horas à nossa viagem.
2. A circuitous or indirect path rather than the most direct way
We had to take a lengthy route to avoid the construction on the main highway.
Tivemos que pegar uma rota extensa para evitar a construção na rodovia principal.
3. A complex or time-consuming process or method
Getting approval required a lengthy route through multiple departments.
Obter aprovação exigia um trajeto longo através de vários departamentos.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'percurso longo' is commonly used in transportation contexts (buses, delivery services), while 'trajeto longo' is more general. The concept is often discussed in relation to São Paulo's traffic congestion and Rio's geographic challenges. In American English, 'lengthy route' may also imply inefficiency or bureaucratic complexity in metaphorical contexts.
NYC Slang
the long way around / the scenic route
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