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enclosed walkway

[ɪnˈkloʊzd ˈwɔːkweɪ]
nounpl: enclosed walkways
passagem coberta
1. A covered pathway or corridor that is fully or partially enclosed by walls, glass, or other structures, protecting pedestrians from weather while allowing passage between locations
The airport has an enclosed walkway connecting the two terminals.
O aeroporto tem uma passagem coberta conectando os dois terminais.
2. An indoor or weather-protected pedestrian passage, often found in buildings, shopping centers, or between structures
We used the enclosed walkway to get from the parking garage to the mall without going outside.
Usamos a passagem coberta para ir do estacionamento ao shopping sem sair para a rua.
NYC Slang
skybridge (when elevated between buildings)
Synonyms
covered walkwaycovered passageenclosed corridorsheltered passagepedestrian bridgeskywalk
Antonyms
open walkwayexposed pathwayoutdoor passage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem coberta
Most common term in Brazil for a covered pedestrian passage
São Paulo
corredor coberto
Alternative term used in urban areas referring to covered corridors in buildings
Rio de Janeiro
passarela coberta
Term sometimes used to refer to enclosed footbridges or elevated walkways
Portugal
passagem coberta
Standard Portuguese term, also used in Portugal with the same meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

under cover
all-weather access
weather-protected passage
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