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passage

[ˈpæsɪdʒ]
nounmasculinepl: passages
passagem
1. A narrow way through or along something; a corridor or hallway
The passage between the two buildings was very narrow.
A passagem entre os dois edifícios era muito estreita.
2. The action or process of moving through, under, over, or past something
The passage of time changes everything.
A passagem do tempo muda tudo.
3. A section or segment of a text, piece of music, or other work
He read a passage from the novel aloud.
Ele leu uma passagem do romance em voz alta.
4. A journey by ship or aircraft
The passage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
A passagem pelo Atlântico levou duas semanas.
5. The right or permission to pass through a place
We were granted passage through the checkpoint.
Fomos autorizados a passar pelo posto de controle.
Synonyms
corridorhallwaypassagewayexcerptsectiontransitjourney
Antonyms
obstructionblockage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
passagem
Standard usage, occasionally 'corredor' for hallways
São Paulo
passagem
Standard usage, 'corredor' preferred in architectural contexts
Portugal
passagem
Standard usage; 'corredor' also used for corridors

Related Idioms & Phrases

passage of time - o passar do tempo
safe passage - passagem segura
rite of passage - rito de passagem
middle passage - tráfico negreiro transatlântico
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