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less traveled path

[/les ˈtrævəld pæθ/]
noun phrasepl: less traveled paths
caminho menos percorrido
1. A route, direction, or course of action that is unconventional, rarely chosen, or not widely followed; often used metaphorically to represent an unconventional life choice or decision
She decided to take the less traveled path and pursue her passion for art instead of a corporate career.
Ela decidiu seguir o caminho menos percorrido e perseguir sua paixão pela arte em vez de uma carreira corporativa.
2. A literal path or road that is infrequently used by travelers
The hikers chose the less traveled path through the forest to avoid crowds.
Os caminhantes escolheram o caminho menos percorrido pela floresta para evitar multidões.
Synonyms
unconventional pathroad less takenalternative routeuncommon wayoff-the-beaten-path
Antonyms
well-trodden pathcommon routeconventional pathmainstream way

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho menos percorrido
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
caminho menos andado
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
caminho pouco trilhado
More formal variation used in urban contexts
Portugal
caminho menos percorrido
Standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the road less traveled
off the beaten track
blaze your own trail
march to the beat of your own drum
go against the grain
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