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trilha obscura

[TREE-lyuh ob-SKOO-ruh]
nounfemininepl: trilhas obscuras
dark path, obscure trail
1. A literal path or trail that is dark, poorly lit, or hidden from view
The hikers avoided the dark trail after sunset.
Os caminhantes evitaram a trilha obscura após o pôr do sol.
2. A figurative expression referring to an unclear, mysterious, or morally questionable course of action
He decided to follow a dark path in his business dealings.
Ele decidiu seguir uma trilha obscura em seus negócios.
NYC Slang
sketchy path, shady route
Synonyms
caminho escurotrilha sombriavia obscurasendero oscuro
Antonyms
trilha iluminadacaminho clarovia transparente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trilha obscura
Standard usage in both literal and figurative contexts
Portugal
trilho obscuro
Portuguese usage; 'trilho' is more common than 'trilha' in Portugal
Rio de Janeiro
trilha obscura
Common in local dialect, often used idiomatically

Related Idioms & Phrases

seguir uma trilha obscura
trilha obscura do destino
sair da trilha obscura
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