plain corridor

[/pleɪn ˈkɒrɪdɔːr/]
nounpl: plain corridors
corredor simples
1. a long, narrow passageway or hallway with minimal decoration or architectural embellishment
The plain corridor connected the two wings of the hospital.
O corredor simples conectava as duas alas do hospital.
2. an unadorned passage in a building, stripped of ornamental features
We walked through a plain corridor with white walls and fluorescent lighting.
Caminhamos por um corredor simples com paredes brancas e iluminação fluorescente.
In Brazilian architecture and design contexts, 'corredor simples' refers to functional, minimalist hallways commonly found in hospitals, schools, and modern office buildings. The term reflects a preference for practical efficiency over decorative elements, particularly in public and institutional spaces.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
simple hallwaybare passageunadorned hallwaybasic corridor
Antonyms / Antônimos
ornate corridordecorated hallwayelaborate passagegrand hallway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corredor simples
standard term used in architecture and building descriptions
Rio de Janeiro
corredor sem enfeites
colloquial variation emphasizing lack of decoration
São Paulo
corredor básico
technical term used in construction and real estate
Portugal
corredor singelo
Portuguese variation, slightly more formal

Related Words

hallwaypassagewaywalkwaygalleryentrance hallvestibule

Related Idioms & Phrases

down the corridor
corridor of power
long and winding corridor
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