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exposed walkway

[ɪkˈspoʊzd ˈwɔːkweɪ]
nounpl: exposed walkways
passagem aberta
1. A pedestrian pathway or corridor that is not enclosed or covered, leaving pedestrians exposed to weather elements
The exposed walkway between the two buildings provides a shortcut but offers no protection from rain.
A passagem aberta entre os dois edifícios oferece um atalho, mas não oferece proteção contra a chuva.
2. An outdoor or uncovered passage in a building or public space
Students complained about the exposed walkway during winter weather.
Os alunos reclamaram da passagem aberta durante o tempo de inverno.
Synonyms
open walkwayuncovered passageoutdoor corridorexposed passage
Antonyms
enclosed walkwaycovered passagesheltered walkwayindoor corridor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem aberta
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
corredor descoberto
Often used in urban architectural contexts
Rio de Janeiro
passagem exposta
Alternative phrasing in local usage
Portugal
passagem descoberta
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

brave the elements
weather the storm
in the open air
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