A fronteira
Example: A fronteira entre os dois países é muito longa.
Definition
"A fronteira" refers to the boundary or border line that separates two countries, regions, or territories. It marks the official dividing line and often has legal and political significance, such as in the phrase 'A fronteira entre os dois países é muito longa.'
Etymology
The word "a fronteira" comes from the Portuguese language, derived from the Latin word 'frons, frontis,' meaning 'front' or 'forehead.' Originally, it referred to the front or edge of a territory. Did you know that frontiers were often strategic locations for defense and trade in history?
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