corridors

[/ˈkɔrɪdɔrz/]
nounpl: corridors
corredores
1. Long passages in a building with rooms on one or both sides
The hospital corridors are very clean and well-lit.
Os corredores do hospital são muito limpos e bem iluminados.
2. A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas
The wildlife corridor connects the two nature reserves.
O corredor de vida selvagem conecta as duas reservas naturais.
3. Routes or channels of air traffic or shipping
Commercial aircraft follow designated air corridors.
As aeronaves comerciais seguem corredores aéreos designados.
4. Figuratively, passages of power or influence in politics or business
The deal was made in the corridors of power.
O acordo foi feito nos corredores do poder.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'corridors of power' is a common idiom referring to the influence centers of government or large organizations. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'corredores de poder' carries the same metaphorical weight and is used in political and business discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hallwayspassageswalkwaysaisles

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corredores
Most common term for physical hallways and passages
General Brazilian
passagens
Alternative term, slightly more formal
Portugal
corredores
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; widely understood
Portugal
galerias
Sometimes used for longer, more open passages

Related Words

hallwaypassageaislewalkwayentranceexit

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the corridors of power
corridor talk
whispers in the corridors
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