easy passage

[ˈiːzi ˈpæsɪdʒ]
nounpl: easy passages
passagem fácil
1. An unobstructed or straightforward route through or across something
The ship found easy passage through the narrow strait.
O navio encontrou passagem fácil pelo estreito.
2. The act of moving through a space without significant difficulty or resistance
Easy passage was guaranteed by clearing the debris from the road.
A passagem fácil foi garantida ao limpar os escombros da estrada.
3. Figuratively, the absence of obstacles in achieving a goal or completing a process
The bill had easy passage through Congress.
O projeto de lei teve passagem fácil pelo Congresso.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'passagem fácil' is commonly used in both literal contexts (navigation, travel) and figurative ones (legislation, bureaucratic processes). The phrase reflects a cultural understanding of ease versus difficulty in movement and progress, particularly relevant in discussions of infrastructure, traffic, and political processes.
NYC Slang
smooth sailing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear passagesmooth passageunobstructed passagefree passagedirect route
Antonyms / Antônimos
difficult passageobstructed passageblocked passagehindered passage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem fácil
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
passagem fácil
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially shortened
São Paulo
passagem tranquila
Alternative phrasing emphasizing smoothness
Portugal
passagem fácil
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

passagetransitroutecorridorpathwaythoroughfare

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear the way
have an easy time of it
smooth sailing
open the floodgates
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