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obscure passage

[əbˈskjʊr ˈpæsɪdʒ]
nounpl: obscure passages
passagem obscura
1. A dark, dim, or unclear corridor, hallway, or route that is difficult to navigate or understand
The old library had many obscure passages connecting different wings of the building.
A biblioteca antiga tinha muitas passagens obscuras conectando diferentes alas do edifício.
2. A section of text, music, or writing that is difficult to interpret or understand due to its ambiguous or unclear nature
Critics debated the meaning of that obscure passage in the novel.
Os críticos debateram o significado daquela passagem obscura no romance.
3. A hidden or little-known route or pathway
Locals knew about the obscure passage through the old marketplace.
Os habitantes locais conheciam a passagem obscura através do velho mercado.
Synonyms
dark corridorhidden passageunclear sectionambiguous textdimly lit hallway
Antonyms
clear passageobvious routewell-lit corridortransparent text

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem obscura
standard usage in both written and spoken Portuguese
São Paulo
passagem escura
alternative, commonly used in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
corredor escuro
when referring to physical passages; more colloquial
Portugal
passagem obscura
formal usage; may also use 'corredor escuro' for physical spaces

Related Idioms & Phrases

hidden passage
a passage in the dark
winding passages
passage through the mist
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