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passagem apinhada

[pa-sa-ˈʒɛ̃ a-pi-ˈña-da]
noun phrasefemininepl: passagens apinhadas
crowded passage
1. A narrow corridor, hallway, or walkway that is filled with many people in close proximity
We had to squeeze through the crowded passage to reach the exit.
Tivemos que nos espremer pela passagem apinhada para chegar à saída.
2. A congested or densely packed thoroughfare or pathway
The crowded passage between the market stalls was difficult to navigate.
A passagem apinhada entre as barracas do mercado era difícil de navegar.
NYC Slang
packed hallway, crammed corridor
Synonyms
corredor abarrotadopassagem congestionadacorredor lotadopassagem cheiavia apinhada
Antonyms
passagem vaziacorredor espaçosovia desertapassagem livre

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem apinhada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
passagem lotada
Common alternative in urban São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
corredor abarrotado
Often used in Rio's informal speech
Portugal
passagem apinhada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

abrir passagem
dar passagem
passagem de ida e volta
ter a passagem paga
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