O cartão de embarque
Example: Preciso mostrar o cartão de embarque antes de entrar no avião.
Definition
"O cartão de embarque" is the boarding pass required to board an airplane. It typically contains passenger information, flight details, and seat assignment, serving as proof that the traveler is authorized to enter the plane before departure.
Etymology
The phrase "o cartão de embarque" comes from Portuguese, where "cartão" means card and "embarque" means boarding or embarkation. "Cartão" derives from the Italian "cartone," meaning a large card or cardboard, while "embarque" traces back to the Spanish 'embarcar,' meaning to embark or get on board. Did you know? The word "embarque" is related to ships originally, reflecting how air travel borrowed maritime terms.
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