adjective, past participle
pisado, calcado, trilhado
1. crushed or pressed down by being walked on
The grass was trodden by the cattle.
A grama foi pisada pelo gado.
2. worn or marked by continuous walking
The trodden path through the forest was clearly visible.
A trilha pisada pela floresta era claramente visível.
3. oppressed or subjugated (figurative)
The trodden masses rose up against their oppressors.
As massas oprimidas se levantaram contra seus opressores.
The term 'trodden' is commonly used in both American English and British English literary contexts, particularly in historical and social justice discussions. In Portuguese-speaking cultures, 'pisado' is the most practical everyday translation, while 'oprimido' carries stronger socio-political connotations when referring to subjugated peoples.
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