alley

[/ˈæli/]

nounpl: alleys

beco

1. A narrow passage or street between buildings

The cat disappeared into a dark alley.

O gato desapareceu em um beco escuro.

2. A long, narrow lane in a garden or park

They walked through the tree-lined alley in the park.

Eles caminharam pelo beco arborizado do parque.

3. A bowling lane

We reserved an alley at the bowling center.

Reservamos uma pista de boliche.

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General Brazilian

beco

Most common term for a narrow urban passage

Rio de Janeiro

beco

Standard usage; also 'viela' in some contexts

São Paulo

beco

Predominant usage for narrow urban passages

Portugal

beco

Standard term; also 'viela' or 'travessa' for certain contexts

blind alley - a course of action that leads nowhere

up one's alley - something that suits one's interests or abilities

back alley - a secluded or disreputable area

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