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less-traveled road

[les-ˈtrav-əld ˈrōd]
noun phrasepl: less-traveled roads
caminho menos percorrido
1. A path or route that is not frequently used or chosen by most people; often used metaphorically to represent an unconventional or unique life choice
He decided to take the less-traveled road and pursue his passion for art instead of a corporate career.
Ele decidiu seguir o caminho menos percorrido e perseguir sua paixão pela arte em vez de uma carreira corporativa.
2. A decision or approach that differs from the mainstream or conventional path
Taking the less-traveled road requires courage and determination.
Seguir o caminho menos percorrido requer coragem e determinação.
Synonyms
unconventional pathunbeaten pathroad less takenalternative routeunique choice
Antonyms
beaten pathwell-traveled roadmainstream routeconventional pathcommon choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho menos percorrido
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
caminho menos trilhado
Alternative form commonly used in São Paulo
Portugal
caminho menos frequentado
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the road less traveled by (Robert Frost reference)
take a different path
go against the grain
forge one's own path
beat a different drum
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