1. A traditional or historical path, road, or course that has been used for a long period of time
The merchants followed the old route through the desert.
Os mercadores seguiram a rota antiga através do deserto.
2. A well-established journey or itinerary that is no longer commonly used or has been superseded
The old shipping route was abandoned after the new canal opened.
A rota antiga de navegação foi abandonada após a abertura do novo canal.