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rota ilegal

[ˈrɔ.tɐ i.leˈɡaw]
nounfemininepl: rotas ilegais
illegal route
1. An unauthorized or clandestine pathway used for trafficking, smuggling, or other illegal activities
The smugglers used an illegal route to transport contraband across the border.
Os contrabandistas usavam uma rota ilegal para transportar mercadorias proibidas através da fronteira.
2. A course of action that violates laws or regulations
The company was accused of using illegal routes to avoid taxes.
A empresa foi acusada de usar rotas ilegais para evitar impostos.
NYC Slang
underground route / back channel
Synonyms
caminho ilegaltrajeto clandestinovia ilícitapassagem irregular
Antonyms
rota legaltrajeto autorizadovia legítimacaminho regular

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota ilegal
Standard usage for illegal trafficking routes or unauthorized pathways
Rio de Janeiro
rota ilegal / caminho clandestino
Common in discussions of drug trafficking and organized crime
São Paulo
rota ilegal / via ilícita
Used in business and trafficking contexts
Portugal
rota ilegal / via clandestina
Standard usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

pegar uma rota ilegal
usar rotas ilegais
descobrir uma rota ilegal
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