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less traveled road

[les ˈtrævəld roʊd]
noun phrasepl: less traveled roads
caminho menos percorrido
1. A path, route, or life choice that is unconventional, uncommon, or chosen by few people; often used metaphorically to represent taking a risk or pursuing an unconventional life direction
She decided to take the less traveled road and start her own business instead of working for a corporation.
Ela decidiu seguir o caminho menos percorrido e abrir seu próprio negócio em vez de trabalhar para uma corporação.
2. A physical road or path that is not frequently used by travelers
The hikers chose the less traveled road through the forest to avoid crowds.
Os caminhantes escolheram o caminho menos percorrido pela floresta para evitar multidões.
Synonyms
unconventional pathroad less takenuncommon routealternative waycaminho fora do comumtrilha pouco frequentada
Antonyms
beaten pathwell-trodden roadconventional routecaminho batidovia comum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho menos percorrido
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
caminho fora do comum
Alternative phrase used in business/professional contexts
Portugal
caminho menos trilhado
Preferred usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the road less traveled
off the beaten path
march to the beat of your own drum
seguir seu próprio caminho
não seguir a manada
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