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galleries

[/ˈɡæl.ə.riz/]
nounfemininepl: galleries
galerias
1. Buildings or rooms for the display and sale of works of art
The art galleries in the city center attract many visitors.
As galerias de arte no centro da cidade atraem muitos visitantes.
2. Long passages or corridors in a building
The museum has several galleries connecting the main halls.
O museu tem várias galerias conectando os salões principais.
3. Balconies or upper floors in theaters or concert halls
We sat in the galleries during the opera performance.
Nos sentamos nas galerias durante a apresentação de ópera.
4. Underground tunnels or passages, especially in mining
The miners worked in the galleries deep beneath the earth.
Os mineiros trabalhavam nas galerias profundas sob a terra.
Synonyms
museumsexhibition hallschamberscorridorsbalconies

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
galerias
Most common usage, refers to art spaces and shopping arcades
Rio de Janeiro
galerias
Used for both art galleries and underground passages in favelas
São Paulo
galerias
Frequently used for commercial galleries and shopping passages
Portugal
galerias
Standard usage, refers to art galleries and architectural passages

Related Idioms & Phrases

play to the galleries - agir para agradar ao público
walk the galleries - visitar as galerias de arte
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