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sheltered walkway

[/ˈʃɛltərd ˈwɔːkweɪ/]
nounpl: sheltered walkways
passagem coberta
1. A covered passage or corridor that provides protection from weather, typically found in buildings, shopping centers, or outdoor areas
The shopping mall has a sheltered walkway connecting it to the parking garage.
O shopping possui uma passagem coberta conectando-o ao estacionamento.
2. An outdoor covered pathway designed to protect pedestrians from rain and sun
The university campus features several sheltered walkways between buildings.
O campus universitário possui várias passagens cobertas entre os edifícios.
Synonyms
covered walkwaycovered passagearcadecolonnadeporticobreezeway
Antonyms
open walkwayexposed pathwayuncovered passage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem coberta
most common term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
galeria coberta
commonly used for indoor shopping passages
São Paulo
corredor coberto
used for corridor-style covered passages
Portugal
passagem abrigada
preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to take shelter in a walkway
weather-protected passage
covered thoroughfare
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