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long route
[/lɔŋ raʊt/]
noun
pl: long routes
rota longa
1.
A journey or path that covers a greater distance or takes more time than alternative routes
We took the long route to avoid traffic on the highway.
Pegamos a rota longa para evitar o trânsito na rodovia.
2.
An indirect or circuitous way of reaching a destination
The long route through the countryside was more scenic but less efficient.
A rota longa pelo interior era mais pitoresca, mas menos eficiente.
Synonyms
longer path
detour
roundabout way
circuitous route
indirect path
Antonyms
short route
direct route
shortcut
quick way
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
rota longa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trajeto longo
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
percurso longo
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
go the long way around
take the scenic route
the long and winding road
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