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questionable route

[/ˈkwɛstʃənəbəl ruːt/]
noun phrasepl: questionable routes
rota questionável
1. A path, course, or method whose validity, safety, legality, or wisdom is doubtful or open to doubt
Taking that questionable route through the dark alley is not advisable at night.
Pegar essa rota questionável pelo beco escuro não é aconselhável à noite.
2. A course of action whose appropriateness or effectiveness is uncertain or disputed
The company chose a questionable route by cutting corners on quality to save money.
A empresa escolheu uma rota questionável ao cortar gastos com qualidade para economizar dinheiro.
NYC Slang
sketchy route
Synonyms
dubious pathuncertain coursedoubtful methodrisky approachsuspect way
Antonyms
proven routereliable pathsafe approachestablished methodcertain course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota questionável
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rota duvidosa
Alternative common variant
São Paulo
caminho questionável
Sometimes preferred in business contexts
Portugal
rota duvidosa
European Portuguese preference for 'duvidosa' over 'questionável'

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the scenic route
go the long way around
take a shortcut
the road less traveled
a dubious path to follow
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