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via antiga

[VEE-uh ahn-TEE-guh]
nounfemininepl: vias antigas
old road, ancient way, old route
1. A road, path, or route that is old or historically significant; an ancient thoroughfare
The Roman soldiers traveled along the via antigua to reach the distant settlement.
Os soldados romanos viajaram pela via antiga para chegar ao assentamento distante.
2. A traditional or established method or course of action
We should not abandon the via antiga of doing business without careful consideration.
Não devemos abandonar a via antiga de fazer negócios sem consideração cuidadosa.
Synonyms
caminho antigoestrada antigatrilha antigarota histórica
Antonyms
via novacaminho modernoestrada nova

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via antiga
Standard usage in both historical and figurative contexts
Portugal
via antiga
Commonly used in historical and archaeological contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

seguir a via antiga
abandonar a via antiga
voltar pela via antiga
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