Portuguese · Travel & Places
Passagem
[/paˈsaʒẽj/]
Ticket (transport)
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A document or token giving the holder the right to travel on a vehicle or enter a venue.
Documento que dá ao portador o direito de viajar ou entrar em algum lugar.
Example
Comprei a passagem de avião com antecedência.
I bought the plane ticket in advance.
Etymology
The word 'passagem' originates from the verb 'passar', meaning to pass, and historically referred to the payment made to secure passage on transport.
How & Where It’s Used
'Passagem' is mostly used in formal conversations concerning transportation. It is commonly found in both spoken and written Portuguese, especially in travel contexts.