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shopping arcade

[ˈʃɒpɪŋ ɑːrˈkeɪd]
nounpl: shopping arcades
galeria comercial
1. A covered passage or corridor with shops and stores on both sides, typically found in town centers or shopping districts
The shopping arcade is filled with boutiques and cafes.
A galeria comercial está repleta de butiques e cafés.
2. A row of connected shops under one roof, often with a unified entrance
We spent the afternoon browsing in the shopping arcade.
Passamos a tarde navegando na galeria comercial.
Synonyms
shopping mallshopping centershopping gallerycovered market

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
galeria comercial
Most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
shopping center
English term frequently used in major cities
Rio de Janeiro
galeria
Shortened form commonly used locally
Portugal
galeria comercial
Standard term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

window shopping in the arcade
hit the arcade
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