trilha bem usada

[TREE-lya beng oo-ZA-da]

noun phrasefemininepl: trilhas bem usadas

well-trodden path

1. A path or trail that has been frequently used by many people, showing visible signs of wear

The hikers followed the well-trodden path through the forest.

Os caminhantes seguiram a trilha bem usada pela floresta.

2. A conventional or established route or method that is commonly followed

He decided to take the well-trodden path of a traditional career.

Ele decidiu seguir a trilha bem usada de uma carreira tradicional.

NYC Slang

the beaten path

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

trilha bem usada

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

trilha batida

Common alternative expression

Rio de Janeiro

trilha bem marcada

Common alternative expression

Portugal

trilho bem percorrido

Portuguese preference for 'trilho' over 'trilha'

sair da trilha bem usada - to deviate from the conventional path

seguir a trilha bem usada - to follow the conventional route

abrir uma nova trilha - to forge a new path

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