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covered passage

[/ˈkʌvərd ˈpæsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: covered passages
passagem coberta
1. An enclosed or roofed walkway connecting two buildings or areas, providing protection from weather
The covered passage between the two office buildings allows employees to move between them without going outside.
A passagem coberta entre os dois prédios de escritórios permite que os funcionários se movam entre eles sem sair para a rua.
2. A sheltered corridor or hallway, typically found in shopping centers, airports, or public buildings
We walked through the covered passage at the airport to reach our gate.
Caminhamos pela passagem coberta no aeroporto para chegar ao nosso portão.
Synonyms
covered walkwayenclosed passagesheltered corridorbreezewayarcade
Antonyms
open passageexposed walkwayoutdoor path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem coberta
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
corredor coberto
Alternative term sometimes used in commercial contexts
Portugal
passagem coberta
Standard term in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
passagem coberta
Same as standard Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

under cover
passage of time
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