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traditional path

[trə-ˈdi-ʃə-nəl pæθ]
nounpl: traditional paths
caminho tradicional
1. An established, conventional way of doing something that has been followed for a long time
She chose to follow the traditional path of getting a college degree and finding a stable job.
Ela optou por seguir o caminho tradicional de obter um diploma universitário e encontrar um emprego estável.
2. A route or method based on customs and practices passed down through generations
The traditional path in this culture involves studying arts before pursuing business.
O caminho tradicional nessa cultura envolve estudar artes antes de seguir carreira nos negócios.
Synonyms
conventional wayestablished routecustomary methodbeaten pathwell-trodden way
Antonyms
unconventional pathalternative routeinnovative approachnontraditional wayunorthodox method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho tradicional
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
caminho tradicional / via convencional
Both terms used interchangeably
São Paulo
caminho tradicional / percurso convencional
Percurso also common in business contexts
Portugal
caminho tradicional / percurso convencional
Slightly more formal usage than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat a new path (opposite meaning)
the road less travelled (opposite meaning)
stay on the beaten path
follow in someone's footsteps
break with tradition (opposite meaning)
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