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shortcut

[/ˈʃɔːtkʌt/]
nounpl: shortcuts
atalho
1. A route or method that is shorter or faster than the usual one
I took a shortcut through the park to get to work faster.
Peguei um atalho pelo parque para chegar ao trabalho mais rápido.
2. A method or technique that achieves results more quickly, often by bypassing normal procedures
There are no shortcuts to success; you must work hard.
Não existem atalhos para o sucesso; você deve trabalhar duro.
3. In computing, a link or icon that provides quick access to a file, application, or website
I created a desktop shortcut to my favorite application.
Criei um atalho na área de trabalho para meu aplicativo favorito.
4. A keyboard combination that performs a function quickly
Ctrl+C is a keyboard shortcut for copying.
Ctrl+C é um atalho de teclado para copiar.
Synonyms
quick routebypassfast wayquick method
Antonyms
long waydetour

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atalho
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
atalho
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
atalho
standard usage
Portugal
atalho
also used; sometimes 'caminho mais curto' for route context

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a shortcut
no shortcuts to success
cutting corners (similar concept)
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