via desconhecida

[VEE-uh desh-kuh-nuh-SEE-duh]

nounfemininepl: vias desconhecidas

unknown route; uncharted path

1. A path, road, or method that is not known or familiar; an unfamiliar or mysterious way

The detective followed an unknown route to solve the case.

O detetive seguiu uma via desconhecida para resolver o caso.

2. A figurative expression meaning an unconventional or unexplored approach to something

They chose an uncharted path in their business strategy.

Eles escolheram uma via desconhecida em sua estratégia empresarial.

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General Brazilian Portuguese

via desconhecida

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

via desconhecida

Standard usage; also commonly 'caminho desconhecido'

Figurative/Literary

via desconhecida

Often used metaphorically in literature and formal speech

seguir uma via desconhecida (to follow an unknown path)

entrar por vias desconhecidas (to enter through uncharted routes)

explorar vias desconhecidas (to explore unfamiliar ways)

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