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underpass

[/ˈʌndərpæs/]
nounpl: underpasses
passagem inferior
1. A road, path, or tunnel that passes underneath another road or railway
The underpass allows pedestrians to cross safely without interrupting traffic.
A passagem inferior permite que os pedestres atravessem com segurança sem interromper o tráfego.
2. A structure or passage built below ground level to avoid crossing an obstacle above
The new underpass connects the two neighborhoods separated by the highway.
A nova passagem inferior conecta os dois bairros separados pela rodovia.
Synonyms
subwaytunnelunderground passagegrade separation
Antonyms
overpassbridgeoverhead crossing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem inferior
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
passagem inferior / viaduto inferior
Both terms commonly used in urban infrastructure
Rio de Janeiro
passagem inferior
Preferred term in metropolitan areas
Portugal
passagem inferior / túnel de circulação
Alternative term 'passagem subterrânea' also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

go under the wire - to barely make it in time
underground network - clandestine system or organization
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