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beco
[ˈbɛ.ku]
noun
masculine
pl: becos
alley
1.
A narrow passage or lane between buildings, typically in urban areas
The cat disappeared into a dark alley.
O gato desapareceu num beco escuro.
2.
A dead-end street or cul-de-sac
This street is a dead-end alley.
Esta rua é um beco sem saída.
NYC Slang
alley
Synonyms
viela
passagem
travessa
ruela
Antonyms
avenida
boulevard
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
beco
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
beco
Common usage, often refers to favela alleyways
São Paulo
beco
Standard usage in urban context
Portugal
beco
Standard term, less common than 'viela' or 'travessa'
Related Idioms & Phrases
beco sem saída (dead-end alley; metaphorically: an impasse or hopeless situation)
sair do beco (to get out of a difficult situation)
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