1. A hidden or concealed pathway, trail, or route that is not commonly known or publicly accessible
The hikers discovered a secret path through the forest that was not marked on any map.
Os caminhantes descobriram um sendeiro secreto pela floresta que não estava marcado em nenhum mapa.
2. A figurative route or method for achieving something in a hidden or clandestine manner
He found a secret path to success by networking behind the scenes.
Ele encontrou um sendeiro secreto para o sucesso através de networking nos bastidores.