A chave-cartão
Example: Eu uso a chave-cartão para entrar no hotel todos os dias.
Definition
"A chave-cartão" refers to a plastic card used as a key to access rooms or facilities, commonly found in hotels. It allows entry by swiping or inserting the card into an electronic lock instead of using a traditional metal key.
Etymology
The term "a chave-cartão" comes from Portuguese, combining "chave" meaning key and "cartão" meaning card. It reflects the modern replacement of traditional metal keys with card-based electronic keys, which became popular with the rise of electronic locking systems in hotels and offices.
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