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unfrequented path

[ˌʌn.frɪˈkwɛn.təd pæθ]
nounpl: unfrequented paths
caminho pouco frequentado
1. a route or way that is rarely traveled or visited by people
The hikers decided to explore an unfrequented path through the forest.
Os caminhantes decidiram explorar um caminho pouco frequentado pela floresta.
2. a less-known or obscure route, often more solitary and peaceful
She preferred to walk the unfrequented paths to avoid the crowds.
Ela preferia caminhar pelos caminhos pouco frequentados para evitar as multidões.
Synonyms
remote pathsecluded traillonely roadobscure routebeaten trackoff the beaten path
Antonyms
busy streetmain roadpopular routecrowded pathwell-trodden way

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho pouco frequentado
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
trilha deserta
colloquial variant emphasizing solitude
Rio de Janeiro
caminho isolado
emphasizes isolation and seclusion
Portugal
caminho pouco percorrido
European Portuguese variant, emphasizing lack of travel

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
the road less traveled
take the scenic route
venture into the unknown
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