O controle de passaporte
Example: O controle de passaporte no aeroporto foi muito rápido hoje.
Definition
"O controle de passaporte" refers to the process at airports or borders where officials verify travelers' passports and entry permissions to ensure legal and safe passage into a country. This check helps maintain security and regulate immigration efficiently.
Etymology
The phrase "o controle de passaporte" originates from Portuguese, where "controle" comes from the Latin 'contrarotulare,' meaning to check or verify, and "passaporte" derives from the French 'passeport,' which literally means 'pass through a port'—a document allowing travelers to pass borders. Did you know? The concept of passport control evolved alongside international travel to enhance border security.
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