narrow hallways
[ˈnæroʊ ˈhæləweɪz]
noun phrasepl: narrow hallways
corredores estreitos
1. Long passages or corridors in a building that have limited width, restricting movement and visibility
The old mansion had narrow hallways that made it difficult to move large furniture.
O velho casarão tinha corredores estreitos que dificultavam a movimentação de móveis grandes.
2. Confined walkways or passages that create a sense of constraint or claustrophobia
She felt anxious walking through the narrow hallways of the hospital.
Ela se sentiu ansiosa caminhando pelos corredores estreitos do hospital.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, narrow hallways are often associated with older buildings, historical sites, and European architecture. In Brazil, narrow hallways are common in colonial-era buildings and traditional homes. In the USA, they evoke Victorian-era mansions or cramped apartment buildings, often symbolizing confined spaces or anxiety in literary and cinematic contexts.
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