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unfrequented way

[ʌnˈfriːkwəntɪd weɪ]
noun phrasepl: unfrequented ways
caminho pouco frequentado
1. A path, route, or road that is rarely traveled or visited by people; a secluded or isolated passage
The travelers took an unfrequented way through the forest to avoid the main roads.
Os viajantes tomaram um caminho pouco frequentado pela floresta para evitar as estradas principais.
2. A figurative expression referring to an uncommon or unconventional course of action or lifestyle
He chose an unfrequented way of life, rejecting societal norms.
Ele escolheu um caminho pouco frequentado na vida, rejeitando as normas sociais.
Synonyms
secluded pathremote routelonely roadisolated passageobscure trailbeaten path not taken
Antonyms
main roadbusy streetfrequented pathwell-traveled routecommon way

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho pouco frequentado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
via pouco transitada
More formal, urban context
Portugal
caminho pouco procurado
Portuguese European variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

the road less traveled
off the beaten path
take the scenic route
forge one's own path
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