La puerta de embarque
Example: Esperamos en la puerta de embarque antes de abordar el avión.
Definition
"La puerta de embarque" refers to the designated gate or area at an airport where passengers wait and board their flight. It is a specific location within the terminal that provides access to the airplane, often announced and monitored by airline staff.
Etymology
The phrase "la puerta de embarque" comes from Spanish, where "puerta" means door or gate, and "embarque" derives from the verb "embarcar," meaning to embark or board. Together, they literally translate to 'the boarding gate,' emphasizing the point where passengers enter the aircraft.
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"La puerta de embarque" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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the boarding gate