A fronteira
Example: A fronteira entre os dois países está fechada hoje.
Definition
"A fronteira" refers to the boundary or border line that separates two countries, regions, or territories. It marks the official dividing line where one jurisdiction ends and another begins, often regulated by laws and controls such as customs and immigration checks.
Etymology
The term "a fronteira" comes from the Portuguese language, derived from the Old French word 'frontière,' which means border or boundary. It originally comes from the word 'front,' referring to a forehead or front line, indicating the forefront or edge of a territory.
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