O assento do meio
Example: No avião, sempre evito sentar no assento do meio.
Definition
"O assento do meio" refers to the middle seat on an airplane, positioned between the window and aisle seats. It is often considered less desirable due to limited space and reduced ease of access compared to other seats.
Etymology
The phrase "o assento do meio" comes from Portuguese, where "assento" means seat and "meio" means middle. Together, they literally describe the seat located in the middle, a term naturally derived from the straightforward function and position of the seat in an airplane row.
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the middle seat