O cartão de acesso
Example: Preciso do cartão de acesso para entrar no prédio.
Definition
"O cartão de acesso" refers to a security card used to grant authorized entry to restricted areas, such as buildings or rooms. It typically contains electronic data or a magnetic strip that allows the holder to unlock doors or gates by verifying their identity.
Etymology
The phrase "o cartão de acesso" comes from Portuguese, where "cartão" means card, originally derived from the Italian 'cartone,' meaning a heavy paper or card, and "acesso" means access, from the Latin 'accessus,' meaning approach or entry. Together, they describe a card designed specifically for gaining entry.
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