A fronteira
Example: A fronteira entre os países foi reforçada para evitar imigração ilegal.
Definition
"A fronteira" refers to the boundary or border that separates two countries or regions. It is a geographic line or zone used to control movement, trade, and immigration between neighboring nations, as in the phrase: 'The border between the countries was reinforced to prevent illegal immigration.'
Etymology
The term "a fronteira" comes from the Portuguese word for 'frontier' or 'border,' which itself derives from the Latin 'frontaria,' relating to the front or forefront. Did you know? The word originally implied the front line or edge of a territory, highlighting its role as a dividing boundary.
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