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side entrance

[/saɪd ˈɛntrəns/]
nounpl: side entrances
entrada lateral
1. A secondary or alternative entrance to a building, located on the side rather than the front or back
The staff uses the side entrance to avoid the main lobby.
A equipe usa a entrada lateral para evitar o saguão principal.
2. An entrance positioned on the flank of a structure, typically for convenience or service purposes
The restaurant has a side entrance for delivery trucks.
O restaurante tem uma entrada lateral para caminhões de entrega.
Synonyms
secondary entranceauxiliary entranceside door
Antonyms
main entrancefront entranceprimary entrance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrada lateral
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
entrada lateral/entrada de lado
Both forms commonly used
São Paulo
entrada lateral
Standard usage in commercial and residential contexts
Portugal
entrada lateral/entrada de lado
Both terms used; 'entrada de serviço' for service entrances

Related Idioms & Phrases

back door entrance
service entrance
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