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via escura

[ˈvi.ə ɨʃˈku.ɾə]
nounfemininepl: vias escuras
dark street; back alley
1. A dark or poorly lit street, alley, or pathway
He walked through the dark street to avoid being seen.
Ele caminhou pela via escura para evitar ser visto.
2. An obscure, clandestine, or illicit route or method
They obtained the documents through dark channels.
Eles obtiveram os documentos por vias escuras.
3. A shadowy or hidden course of action
The money was transferred through underhanded means.
O dinheiro foi transferido por vias escuras.
NYC Slang
back alley; shady dealings
Synonyms
beco escurotravessa escuracaminho obscuromeio obscuro
Antonyms
via clararua iluminadacaminho direto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via escura
Common usage for both literal dark streets and figurative underhanded dealings
Portugal
via escura
Primarily figurative usage referring to clandestine methods

Related Idioms & Phrases

por vias escuras
andar por vias escuras
conseguir algo por vias escuras
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