This is the 5190th most frequent Portuguese word.
passarelas
"Passarelas" means "catwalks" or "footbridges" in English.
Here, 'passarelas' is used to refer to runways or paths typically in fashion contexts.
As passarelas na exposição de moda estavam cheias de modelos.
The runways at the fashion show were full of models.
In this sentence, 'passarelas' refers to footbridges used for crossing highways or streets.
Os pedestres atravessaram as passarelas com segurança.
Pedestrians crossed the footbridges safely.
This usage of 'passarelas' denotes walkways meant for pedestrians, often with decorative elements.