rota incomum

[ˈʁɔ.tɐ ĩ.ˈko.mũ]

noun phrasefemininepl: rotas incomuns

unusual route

1. A path, course, or itinerary that is not typical or standard; an unconventional way of traveling from one place to another

The pilot chose an unusual route to avoid the storm.

O piloto escolheu uma rota incomum para evitar a tempestade.

2. A course of action or method that deviates from the norm or established procedure

Taking a rota incomum in his career, he became an entrepreneur instead of a traditional employee.

Seguindo uma rota incomum em sua carreira, ele se tornou empreendedor em vez de funcionário tradicional.

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General Brazilian

rota incomum

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

rota incomum

Standard usage, may also use 'via incomum'

São Paulo

rota diferente

More colloquial alternative sometimes used

seguir uma rota incomum

desviar da rota comum

traçar uma rota incomum

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