hallway

[/ˈhɔːlweɪ/]

nounpl: hallways

corredor

1. A passage or corridor in a building that connects different rooms or areas

The hallway was lined with paintings.

O corredor estava forrado de quadros.

2. An entrance hall or foyer in a building

We met in the hallway of the apartment building.

Nos encontramos no corredor do prédio de apartamentos.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

corredor

most common usage

General Brazilian

hall

commonly used, especially for entrance halls

São Paulo

corredor

standard usage

Portugal

corredor

standard usage, also 'hall' for entrance areas

hallway monitor - person responsible for supervising a hallway

hallway conversation - informal discussion in a corridor

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