La terminal
Example: La terminal del aeropuerto estaba llena de turistas internacionales.
Definition
"La terminal" refers to the main building or area at an airport where passengers arrive, depart, and transfer. It typically includes ticket counters, waiting lounges, baggage claim, and security checkpoints, serving as a central hub for travelers and airport operations.
Etymology
The word "la terminal" comes from the Latin term 'terminalis,' meaning 'pertaining to an end or boundary.' It was adopted into Spanish to describe a final point or station, especially in transportation contexts such as airports or bus stations. Did you know? The term originally described the end of a line or route, which perfectly fits its modern use in travel hubs.
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"La terminal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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