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passagem de pedestres

[pɐ.sɐ.ˈʒɛ̃ dɨ pɨ.ˈdɛʃ.tɾɨʃ]
nounfemininepl: passagens de pedestres
pedestrian crossing
1. A marked area on a street where pedestrians are permitted and expected to cross, typically indicated by white stripes or paint on the road surface
Always use the pedestrian crossing to cross the street safely.
Sempre use a passagem de pedestres para atravessar a rua com segurança.
2. A designated zone with traffic control signals or markings to facilitate safe passage of foot traffic across a roadway
The pedestrian crossing is located near the traffic light.
A passagem de pedestres fica perto do semáforo.
NYC Slang
crosswalk
Synonyms
faixa de pedestrespassadeirazebra

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
faixa de pedestres
More commonly used in Brazil
Portugal
passadeira
Preferred term in Portugal
Portugal
zebra
Colloquial term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

atravessar na passagem de pedestres
respeitar a passagem de pedestres
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