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passagem

[pɐ.sɐ'ʒɐ̃ũ]
nounfemininepl: passagens
passage
1. The act of passing through or crossing from one place to another
The passage through the tunnel was narrow.
A passagem pelo túnel era estreita.
2. A ticket for travel (by bus, train, plane, ship, etc.)
I bought a plane ticket for next week.
Comprei uma passagem aérea para a semana que vem.
3. A narrow way or route that allows passage
There is a secret passage behind the wall.
Há uma passagem secreta atrás da parede.
4. A portion or section of text, music, or other work
Read the passage from the novel carefully.
Leia a passagem do romance com cuidado.
5. The transition from one state or condition to another
The passage from childhood to adulthood is significant.
A passagem da infância para a vida adulta é significativa.
NYC Slang
pass or ticket
Synonyms
trajetopercursoviacaminhobilheteentrada
Antonyms
bloqueioobstáculoimpedimento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem
Standard usage for ticket and passage
Rio de Janeiro
passagem
Common in everyday speech for bus/train tickets
São Paulo
passagem
Widely used; may also use 'bilhete' for tickets in formal contexts
Portugal
passagem
Standard usage; 'bilhete' more common for travel tickets

Related Idioms & Phrases

de passagem (in passing; casually)
passagem de ano (New Year's Eve/transition)
passagem perigosa (dangerous stretch)
dar passagem (to give way; to let someone through)
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