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ordinary passage

[/ˈɔːrdəneri ˈpæsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: ordinary passages
passagem ordinária
1. A common or usual route or way through something, such as a corridor, hallway, or channel
The ordinary passage through the building leads to the main office.
A passagem ordinária pelo edifício leva ao escritório principal.
2. A normal or routine transition from one state, place, or condition to another
The ordinary passage of time brings change to all things.
A passagem ordinária do tempo traz mudança para todas as coisas.
3. A standard or unremarkable section of text, music, or other content
This is just an ordinary passage from a classical composition.
Esta é apenas uma passagem ordinária de uma composição clássica.
Synonyms
common passageregular passagestandard routeusual way
Antonyms
extraordinary passageunusual passageexceptional route

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem ordinária
Most common usage across Brazil
Portugal
passagem comum
Preferred in European Portuguese, emphasizing commonness

Related Idioms & Phrases

passage of time
safe passage
middle passage
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