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rural path

[ˈrʊrəl pæθ]
nounpl: rural paths
caminho rural
1. A narrow unpaved way or track in the countryside, typically used for agricultural access or local travel
The hikers followed the rural path through the farmland.
Os caminhantes seguiram o caminho rural através das terras agrícolas.
2. A simple or modest route in agricultural or non-urban areas
The old rural path connected the village to the neighboring town.
O antigo caminho rural conectava a aldeia à cidade vizinha.
Synonyms
country pathfarm trackdirt roadcountry lanefootpath
Antonyms
highwayurban streetmotorway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho rural
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
trilha rural
Often used to describe hiking trails in rural areas
São Paulo
estrada de terra
Regional preference for unpaved rural roads
Portugal
caminho de terra
Common term in European Portuguese for unpaved rural routes

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the scenic route
off the beaten path
country roads take me home
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