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beco escuro

[ˈbɛ.ku ɪʃˈku.ru]
nounmasculinepl: becos escuros
dark alley
1. A narrow passageway or alley with little or no light; often associated with danger or shadowy activity
He walked through the dark alley to get home quickly.
Ele caminhou pelo beco escuro para chegar em casa rapidamente.
2. A metaphorical reference to a dangerous, uncertain, or morally questionable situation
The company's financial dealings led them down a dark alley.
Os negócios financeiros da empresa os levaram para um beco escuro.
NYC Slang
dark alley; back alley
Synonyms
becoviela escurapassagem escuratravessa obscura
Antonyms
rua iluminadaavenida clarapassagem bem iluminada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
beco escuro
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
beco escuro
Common in urban context; often associated with favela passages
São Paulo
beco escuro
Frequently used in urban areas and suburbs
Portugal
beco escuro
Standard usage; also 'travessa escura' or 'passagem escura'

Related Idioms & Phrases

meter-se num beco escuro (to get into a dangerous situation)
estar num beco escuro (to be in a difficult or dangerous predicament)
sair do beco escuro (to escape from a dangerous or difficult situation)
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