La sala d'arribades
Example: La sala d'arribades està plena de viatgers esperant les maletes.
Definition
"La sala d'arribades" refers to the arrivals hall in an airport where passengers who have just landed wait to collect their luggage or meet those who are arriving. It is a common area designated for incoming travelers after their flights.
Etymology
The term "la sala d'arribades" comes from Catalan, where "sala" means room or hall, and "arribades" is the plural form of "arribada," meaning arrival. The word "arribada" itself derives from the verb "arribar," meaning to arrive, which has roots in the Latin word "arripare," meaning to reach or come to shore. Did you know? The phrase literally means 'the room of arrivals,' perfectly describing its function in an airport.
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"La sala d'arribades" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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