O transporte marítimo
Example: O transporte marítimo é essencial para o comércio internacional.
Definition
"O transporte marítimo" refers to the movement of goods and passengers across seas and oceans using ships. It plays a crucial role in international trade by enabling large volumes of cargo to be transported over long distances efficiently and cost-effectively.
Etymology
The phrase "o transporte marítimo" comes from Portuguese, where "transporte" means transport or transportation, derived from Latin "transportare" meaning to carry across, and "marítimo" relates to the sea, originating from Latin "maritimus." Did you know? The term highlights the importance of sea routes that have connected different parts of the world for centuries.
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