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traveled road

[/ˈtrævəld roʊd/]
nounpl: traveled roads
estrada percorrida
1. A road or path that has been frequently used or traversed by many people or vehicles
The traveled road was well-maintained despite heavy use.
A estrada percorrida era bem mantida apesar do uso intenso.
2. A familiar or well-known route; a conventional or established path
He decided to take the traveled road rather than explore new opportunities.
Ele decidiu seguir o caminho conhecido em vez de explorar novas oportunidades.
3. Figuratively, a conventional or traditional approach to something
She refused to follow the traveled road of becoming a lawyer like her parents.
Ela recusou seguir o caminho convencional de se tornar advogada como seus pais.
Synonyms
well-worn pathbeaten pathestablished routefamiliar road
Antonyms
uncharted territoryunexplored pathnew route

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada percorrida; caminho conhecido
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
estrada percorrida; caminho batido
Commonly used; 'caminho batido' is more idiomatic

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
the road less traveled
take the road well-traveled
follow the well-trodden path
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