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obscure trail

[/əbˈskjʊr treɪl/]
nounpl: obscure trails
caminho obscuro, trilha obscura
1. A path or route that is not well-known, difficult to find, or poorly marked; a pathway that is hidden or not commonly used
The hikers decided to take an obscure trail through the forest to avoid the crowded main path.
Os caminhantes decidiram seguir uma trilha obscura pela floresta para evitar o caminho principal lotado.
2. A figurative path or way that is difficult to understand or follow
He followed an obscure trail of clues to solve the mystery.
Ele seguiu uma trilha obscura de pistas para resolver o mistério.
Synonyms
hidden pathunmarked trailsecluded pathlittle-known routeovergrown path
Antonyms
main pathwell-marked trailpopular routemain roadwell-known path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trilha obscura, caminho obscuro
Common usage in hiking and outdoor contexts
Portugal
trilho obscuro, caminho pouco conhecido
Preferred usage in Portuguese Portuguese
São Paulo
trilha pouco conhecida
Common in urban and tourist contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
take the road less traveled
follow the trail
lose the trail
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