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rarely-traveled road
[/ˈrɛrli ˈtrævəld roʊd/]
noun
pl: rarely-traveled roads
estrada raramente percorrida
1.
A road or path that is infrequently used or traversed by people or vehicles
The hikers decided to take the rarely-traveled road through the forest to avoid crowds.
Os caminhantes decidiram pegar a estrada raramente percorrida pela floresta para evitar multidões.
2.
A metaphorical path or choice that is unconventional or not commonly pursued
She took the rarely-traveled road of pursuing art instead of a corporate career.
Ela seguiu o caminho raramente percorrido de perseguir a arte em vez de uma carreira corporativa.
Synonyms
less-traveled path
secluded route
remote road
obscure trail
off-the-beaten-path road
Antonyms
well-traveled road
main highway
busy street
popular route
heavily-trafficked road
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estrada pouco frequentada
Common variant in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
caminho de terra pouco usado
May emphasize rural or unpaved roads
Portugal
caminho raramente trilhado
More poetic variant used in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
the road less traveled
off the beaten path
take the scenic route
blaze a new trail
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