O controlo de segurança
Example: O controlo de segurança no aeroporto é muito rigoroso.
Definition
"O controlo de segurança" refers to the process or checkpoint where security measures are applied, typically at airports, to ensure safety by inspecting passengers and their belongings before allowing access to restricted areas.
Etymology
The phrase "o controlo de segurança" comes from Portuguese, where "controlo" means control or check, derived from Latin 'contrōllāre,' and "segurança" means safety or security, from Latin 'securitas.' Together, they describe the act of maintaining safety through inspection.
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