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via explorada

[VEE-uh ex-plor-AH-duh]
noun phrasefemininepl: vias exploradas
exploited route; explored pathway
1. A road, route, or pathway that has been thoroughly used, developed, or taken advantage of
The smugglers used an old via explorada through the mountains to avoid detection.
Os contrabandistas usaram uma via explorada antiga através das montanhas para evitar detecção.
2. In historical or archaeological contexts, a route or trail that has been extensively traveled and studied
The via explorada connecting the two ancient cities revealed much about Roman trade.
A via explorada conectando as duas cidades antigas revelou muito sobre o comércio romano.
3. A well-known or established method or approach that has been widely utilized
This is a via explorada in business; everyone knows about this strategy.
Esta é uma via explorada nos negócios; todos conhecem essa estratégia.
Synonyms
caminho exploradorota conhecidavia trilhadatrajeto explorado
Antonyms
via inexploradacaminho desconhecidorota inexplorada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
via explorada
Standard usage in both contexts - practical and academic
Portugal
via explorada
More commonly used in historical and archaeological discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

explorar uma via
seguir a via explorada
abrir uma via nova
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