El paso fronterizo
Example: El paso fronterizo estaba cerrado por razones de seguridad.
Definition
"El paso fronterizo" refers to a border crossing point between two countries where people, vehicles, and goods are inspected and authorized for entry or exit. It is a designated place that facilitates international travel and trade, often monitored by customs and immigration officials.
Etymology
The term "el paso fronterizo" combines Spanish words where "paso" means 'passage' or 'crossing,' and "fronterizo" means 'border-related.' Together, they describe a place at the border used for crossing. Did you know? The word "paso" shares roots with Latin 'passus,' meaning 'step' or 'pace,' highlighting movement across boundaries.
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"El paso fronterizo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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