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hidden passage

[ˈhɪdən ˈpæsɪdʒ]
nounpl: hidden passages
passagem secreta
1. A concealed or secret corridor, tunnel, or pathway that is not visible or easily accessible to the general public, typically built within walls or underground
The old castle had a hidden passage that led from the bedroom to the library.
O castelo antigo tinha uma passagem secreta que levava do quarto à biblioteca.
2. In literature, games, or media: a secret route or way to progress that is not immediately obvious
The treasure map revealed a hidden passage through the mountain.
O mapa do tesouro revelou uma passagem secreta através da montanha.
Synonyms
secret passageconcealed corridorsecret tunnelunderground passage
Antonyms
public corridormain entrancevisible pathway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem secreta
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
passagem secreta/oculta
Both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
passagem secreta
Most common term in business and formal contexts
Portugal
passagem secreta/oculta
Traditional European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind closed doors
under the radar
in the shadows
off the beaten path
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