O saguão de desembarque
Example: O saguão de desembarque estava cheio de passageiros cansados.
Definition
"O saguão de desembarque" refers to the arrival hall in an airport or terminal where passengers enter after disembarking from their flights. It is typically a spacious area designed to facilitate passenger movement, baggage claim, and customs processing.
Etymology
The phrase "o saguão de desembarque" comes from Portuguese, where "saguão" means hall or lobby, and "desembarque" means disembarkation or arrival. "Desembarque" itself derives from the verb "desembarcar," which means to disembark or get off a ship or plane. Did you know? The word "saguão" traces back to the French word "salle," meaning room, showing the influence of European languages on Portuguese airport terminology.
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the arrival hall