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unconventional route

[ˌʌn.kən.ˈven.ʃən.əl ruːt]
noun phrasepl: unconventional routes / rotas não convencionais
rota não convencional
1. A path, course, or method of travel that deviates from standard, traditional, or expected practices
The taxi driver took an unconventional route to avoid traffic on the highway.
O taxista seguiu uma rota não convencional para evitar o trânsito na rodovia.
2. An alternative or non-traditional approach to achieving a goal or destination
She chose an unconventional route to success by starting her own business instead of working for a corporation.
Ela escolheu uma rota não convencional para o sucesso ao abrir seu próprio negócio em vez de trabalhar para uma corporação.
NYC Slang
off the beaten path / taking the back route
Synonyms
alternative routeunconventional pathunorthodox wayatypical coursenon-traditional method
Antonyms
conventional routestandard pathtraditional wayorthodox methodusual course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota não convencional / caminho alternativo
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
rota não convencional / via alternativa
Frequently used in urban transportation and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
rota fora do comum / caminho diferente
More colloquial usage, especially regarding traffic navigation
Portugal
percurso não convencional / trajeto alternativo
Formal preference; 'caminho alternativo' also widely used

Related Idioms & Phrases

the road less traveled
going against the grain
thinking outside the box
breaking the mold
marching to the beat of a different drum
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