A comissária de bordo
Example: A comissária de bordo ajuda os passageiros no avião.
Definition
"A comissária de bordo" is a flight attendant who assists passengers on an airplane, ensuring their comfort and safety during the flight. This role involves providing services such as serving food, offering safety instructions, and responding to passenger needs in the cabin.
Etymology
The term "a comissária de bordo" comes from Portuguese, where "comissária" means commissioner or attendant, and "de bordo" means 'of the board' or 'on board,' referring to being on the airplane. Did you know? The word 'comissária' traces back to the Latin 'commissarius,' meaning someone entrusted with a duty.
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