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pedestrian tunnel

[pəˈdestrɪən ˈtʌnəl]
nounpl: pedestrian tunnels
túnel de pedestres
1. An underground passageway designed for foot traffic, typically built beneath roads, railways, or other obstacles to allow safe passage for people on foot
The pedestrian tunnel under the highway connects the two neighborhoods safely.
O túnel de pedestres sob a rodovia conecta os dois bairros com segurança.
2. A subway or underground passage in urban areas used for pedestrian circulation
We used the pedestrian tunnel to cross under the busy intersection.
Usamos o túnel de pedestres para atravessar por baixo do cruzamento movimentado.
Synonyms
underground passagesubwayunderpasspedestrian underpass
Antonyms
overpasspedestrian bridgeoverhead crossing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
túnel de pedestres
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
túnel de pedestres / passagem subterrânea
Both terms used interchangeably
São Paulo
túnel de pedestres / passagem de pedestres
Common in urban infrastructure discussions
Portugal
túnel de peões / passagem subterrânea
Uses 'peões' instead of 'pedestres'; less common in modern usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

underground commute
subway system
urban infrastructure
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