sendeiro oculto
[sen-ˈdey-ro o-ˈkul-tu]
nounmasculinepl: sendeiros ocultos
hidden path, secret trail, concealed pathway
1. A path or trail that is not easily visible or known to the general public; a route that is deliberately concealed or obscured
The hikers discovered a hidden path through the forest that led to a secluded waterfall.
Os caminhantes descobriram um sendeiro oculto pela floresta que levava a uma cachoeira isolada.
2. Figuratively, a discreet or clandestine way of doing something; an indirect or secretive route or method
The smugglers used a hidden path to transport goods across the border undetected.
Os contrabandistas usavam um sendeiro oculto para transportar mercadorias através da fronteira sem serem detectados.
In Brazilian culture, 'sendeiro oculto' is often used metaphorically in literature and everyday speech to describe unconventional or secretive ways of achieving goals. The term carries connotations of both adventure (in hiking contexts) and intrigue (in figurative usage). It reflects the Brazilian appreciation for finding alternative routes and solutions.
NYC Slang
back alley route, under-the-radar path, secret passage
Related Idioms & Phrases
seguir um sendeiro oculto
descobrir um sendeiro oculto
um sendeiro oculto para o sucesso
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