A companhia aérea
Example: A companhia aérea anunciou novos voos internacionais para o próximo verão.
Definition
"A companhia aérea" refers to an airline company that operates aircraft to transport passengers or cargo from one location to another. It manages flights, schedules, and services related to air travel, often offering both domestic and international routes.
Etymology
The term "a companhia aérea" combines the Portuguese words "companhia," meaning company or partnership, and "aérea," derived from the Greek word 'aēr,' meaning air. Together, they literally mean an air company. Did you know that the concept of an airline dates back to the early 20th century when commercial air travel first began to develop?
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