A porta de embarque
Example: Chegamos cedo para esperar na porta de embarque do voo.
Definition
"A porta de embarque" refers to the designated gate or area in an airport where passengers wait and proceed to board their flight. It is the final checkpoint before entering the aircraft, facilitating organized and secure boarding procedures.
Etymology
The phrase "a porta de embarque" comes from Portuguese, where "porta" means door or gate, and "embarque" relates to boarding or embarkation. The term literally means 'the boarding gate,' combining the idea of a physical door with the act of getting on a plane, reflecting its function in air travel.
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the boarding gate