passarela

Portuguese

Etymology

From French passerelle, either directly or via Italian passerella. Cognate with Spanish pasarela.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /pa.saˈɾɛ.lɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /pa.saˈɾɛ.la/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /pɐ.sɐˈɾɛ.lɐ/

  • Hyphenation: pas‧sa‧re‧la

Noun

passarela f (plural passarelas)

  1. footbridge (bridge for pedestrians)
  2. runway (platform for fashion shows)

Further reading

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