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trocha

[TRO-sha]
nounfemininepl: trochas
path, trail, narrow track
1. A narrow path or trail, especially one made by frequent use or worn into the ground
We followed a narrow trocha through the forest.
Seguimos uma trocha estreita pela floresta.
2. A shortcut or bypass route
He took a trocha to avoid the main road.
Ele pegou uma trocha para evitar a estrada principal.
3. In some regions, a smuggling route or illegal passage
Contraband was transported through mountain trochas.
O contrabando era transportado através de trochas na montanha.
Synonyms
caminhotrilhaatalhosenderovereda
Antonyms
estradaavenidarodovia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trilha, caminho
Common term for forest paths and trails
Colombia/Venezuela
trocha
Widely used; also refers to smuggling routes
Portugal
caminho, trilha
Less commonly used; prefers 'caminho' or 'trilha'
Peru/Ecuador
trocha
Common in mountain regions for narrow paths

Related Idioms & Phrases

andar pela trocha
sair da trocha
trocha estreita
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