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obscure locations

[/əbˈskjʊr loʊˈkeɪʃənz/]
noun phrase
locais obscuros
1. Places that are not well-known, difficult to find, or hidden from public view
The artist found inspiration in obscure locations throughout the city.
O artista encontrou inspiração em locais obscuros por toda a cidade.
2. Remote or secluded areas that are rarely visited or little known to the general public
The tourists preferred obscure locations over crowded tourist attractions.
Os turistas preferiam locais obscuros em vez de atrações turísticas lotadas.
NYC Slang
off-the-beaten-path spots
Synonyms
hidden placesremote areassecluded spotsout-of-the-way placeslesser-known areas
Antonyms
famous locationswell-known placespopular destinationsprominent areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
locais obscuros
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
locais meio escondidos
More colloquial, informal tone
São Paulo
lugares pouco conhecidos
Slightly more formal alternative
Portugal
locais obscuros
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

hidden gems
off the beaten path
in the middle of nowhere
out of the way
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