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concealed hallway

[kənˈsild ˈhɔlweɪ]
nounpl: concealed hallways
corredor oculto
1. A hallway or passageway that is hidden from view, often built into walls or behind doors, designed to be inconspicuous or secret
The mansion had a concealed hallway behind the bookshelf that led to a hidden library.
A mansão tinha um corredor oculto atrás da estante que levava a uma biblioteca secreta.
2. An interior passage that is not immediately visible or accessible to the general public
Staff used the concealed hallway to move between departments without being seen by customers.
A equipe usava o corredor oculto para se mover entre departamentos sem ser vista pelos clientes.
NYC Slang
hidden hallway; secret passage
Synonyms
hidden hallwaysecret passageconcealed passagehidden corridorsecret corridor
Antonyms
open hallwayvisible corridormain hallwaypublic corridor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corredor oculto
Standard usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
corredor escondido
Alternative colloquial form
São Paulo
corredor secreto
Common variation in São Paulo
Portugal
corredor oculto
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind closed doors
out of sight, out of mind
a passage to nowhere
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