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side trail
[ˈsaɪd ˈtreɪl]
noun
pl: side trails
trilha lateral
1.
A secondary or branch path that diverges from a main trail
We took a side trail to reach the waterfall instead of following the main hiking path.
Seguimos uma trilha lateral para chegar à cachoeira em vez de ficar na trilha principal.
2.
A less-traveled route that offers an alternative to the primary way
The side trail provided a quieter, more scenic route through the forest.
A trilha lateral oferecia uma rota mais tranquila e cênica pela floresta.
Synonyms
branch trail
secondary trail
offshoot trail
feeder trail
Antonyms
main trail
primary trail
main path
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
trilha lateral
Most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
trilha secundária
Alternative common term
São Paulo
caminho lateral
Also used interchangeably
Portugal
via secundária
More formal or technical usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
off the beaten path
take the road less traveled
diverge from the main route
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