spacious corridors

[ˈspeɪʃəs ˈkɔrɪdɔrz]
noun phrasepl: spacious corridors
corredores espaçosos
1. long passages or hallways in a building that are wide and have plenty of open space
The hospital features spacious corridors that allow for easy wheelchair access.
O hospital possui corredores espaçosos que permitem fácil acesso para cadeiras de rodas.
2. ample walkways that provide freedom of movement and a sense of openness
The spacious corridors of the mansion impressed all the guests.
Os corredores espaçosos da mansão impressionaram todos os convidados.
In both Brazilian and American architectural contexts, 'spacious corridors' are valued for accessibility and comfort. In Brazilian buildings, they often reflect modernist design principles influenced by architects like Oscar Niemeyer. In the USA, spacious corridors are particularly emphasized in healthcare, educational, and corporate settings for compliance with accessibility standards and professional aesthetics.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wide hallwaysample passagesbroad walkwaysexpansive corridors
Antonyms / Antônimos
narrow corridorscramped hallwaystight passagesconfined walkways

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corredores espaçosos
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
corredores amplos
Alternative common variant using 'amplos'
Rio de Janeiro
corredores largos e abertos
More descriptive variant emphasizing both width and openness
Portugal
corredores espaçosos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal architectural term

Related Words

hallwaypassageaislevestibulefoyerentryway

Related Idioms & Phrases

halls of power (when referring to government or institutional corridors)
roaming the halls
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →