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private passage

[/ˈpraɪvət ˈpæsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: private passages
passagem privada
1. A corridor, hallway, or route that is restricted to authorized persons only and not open to the general public
The hotel has a private passage connecting the main building to the annex.
O hotel tem uma passagem privada conectando o prédio principal ao anexo.
2. A secret or concealed pathway through a building, typically used for restricted access or escape
The mansion contained a private passage behind the bookshelf.
A mansão continha uma passagem privada atrás da estante de livros.
3. In maritime law, the right of a vessel to travel through specific waters restricted to private use
The ship was granted private passage through territorial waters.
O navio foi autorizado a ter passagem privada através das águas territoriais.
Synonyms
secret passageprivate corridorrestricted passageprivate hallway
Antonyms
public passagecommon passageopen corridor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem privada
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
corredor privado
Alternative term emphasizing corridor aspect
Portugal
passagem privada
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind closed doors
back alley
off the beaten path
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