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trilha batida

[TRI-lha ba-TI-da]
nounfemininepl: trilhas batidas
beaten path; well-trodden trail
1. A path or trail that is heavily used and worn down by frequent passage of people or animals
We followed the beaten path through the forest.
Seguimos a trilha batida pela floresta.
2. A conventional or predictable way of doing something; the easy or obvious route
He decided to leave the beaten path and start his own business.
Ele decidiu sair da trilha batida e abrir seu próprio negócio.
3. A well-known or popular tourist route or attraction
The main tourist attractions are on the beaten path.
As principais atrações turísticas ficam na trilha batida.
NYC Slang
the usual; the same old same old
Synonyms
caminho comumvia comumrota convencionalsendeiro batidoatalho popular
Antonyms
trilha novacaminho inusitadorota desconhecidavia alternativa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
trilha batida
Most common usage across Brazil
Portugal
trilho gasto / caminho batido
Portuguese variant, less common than Brazilian usage
São Paulo
trilha batida / caminho comum
Standard usage in southeastern Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

sair da trilha batida
seguir a trilha batida
deixar a trilha batida
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