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secondary entrance

[/ˈsɛkənderi ˈɛntrəns/]
nounpl: secondary entrances
entrada secundária
1. An alternative or auxiliary entrance to a building, room, or area that is not the main or primary way in
The secondary entrance at the back of the building is used for staff access.
A entrada secundária nas costas do edifício é utilizada para acesso do pessoal.
2. A less commonly used access point in a structure
In case of emergency, use the secondary entrance to evacuate quickly.
Em caso de emergência, use a entrada secundária para evacuar rapidamente.
NYC Slang
back door entrance
Synonyms
back entranceside entranceauxiliary entrancealternate entrancerear entrance
Antonyms
primary entrancemain entrancefront entranceprincipal entrance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrada secundária
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
entrada de serviço
Often used when referring to staff or service entrances
Rio de Janeiro
entrada dos fundos
Common when referring to rear or back secondary entrances
Portugal
entrada secundária
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

use the back door
side way in
alternative access point
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