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secondary way
[/ˈsɛkənderi weɪ/]
noun
pl: secondary ways
via secundária
1.
A route or path that is less important or less frequently used than a primary route
We took a secondary way to avoid traffic on the highway.
Pegamos uma via secundária para evitar o trânsito na rodovia.
2.
An alternative or indirect method of achieving something
The secondary way to solve this problem requires more steps but is more cost-effective.
A via secundária para resolver este problema requer mais etapas, mas é mais econômica.
Synonyms
side road
back road
alternative route
bypass
detour
Antonyms
main way
primary route
direct route
highway
principal way
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
via secundária
Standard usage in most of Brazil
São Paulo
caminho alternativo
Also commonly used in urban contexts
Portugal
via secundária
Standard Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
take the road less traveled
go the long way around
find an alternative route
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