A comissária de bordo
Example: A comissária de bordo explicou as regras de segurança antes da decolagem.
Definition
"A comissária de bordo" refers to a flight attendant, a person responsible for ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers on an aircraft, often providing instructions and assistance during the flight.
Etymology
The term "a comissária de bordo" comes from Portuguese, where "comissária" means commissioner or attendant and "de bordo" means 'on board.' It literally translates to 'the onboard attendant,' reflecting the role's responsibility on the aircraft. Did you know the role evolved from maritime attendants to aviation?
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the flight attendant