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sendeiro principal

[sen-day-roh preen-see-pahl]
nounmasculinepl: sendeiros principais
main path, primary trail, main footpath
1. The primary or most important pathway, trail, or pedestrian route in a given area
The main path through the forest leads directly to the village.
O sendeiro principal pela floresta leva direto até à aldeia.
2. In hiking or nature contexts, the most-used or marked trail
Follow the main trail to avoid getting lost in the mountains.
Siga o sendeiro principal para evitar se perder nas montanhas.
Synonyms
caminho principaltrilha principalvia principalpercurso principal
Antonyms
sendeiro secundárioatalhodesvio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trilha principal, caminho principal
More commonly used in hiking and outdoor contexts
Portugal
sendeiro principal, caminho principal
Sendeiro is preferred in Portuguese for woodland paths
São Paulo
trilha principal
Trilha more common in Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

sair do sendeiro principal - to go off the beaten path
manter-se no sendeiro principal - to stay on track
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