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secluded passage

[sɪˈkluːdɪd ˈpæsɪdʒ]
nounpl: secluded passages
passagem isolada
1. A narrow corridor, alley, or route that is hidden from public view and removed from the main areas of activity
The old mansion had a secluded passage that connected the library to the master bedroom.
A mansão antiga tinha uma passagem isolada que conectava a biblioteca ao quarto principal.
2. A private or concealed pathway used to avoid crowds or observation
The castle featured a secluded passage for the royal family to move about unseen.
O castelo apresentava uma passagem isolada para a família real se mover sem ser vista.
Synonyms
hidden corridorconcealed passagesecret passageprivate walkwayhidden pathway
Antonyms
main corridorpublic passageopen hallwayexposed pathway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem isolada
Most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
corredor reservado
Alternative term emphasizing privacy
São Paulo
passagem secreta
Often used in historical or architectural contexts
Portugal
passagem recôndita
More formal, literary usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a back passage
a passage to freedom
hidden passage through time
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