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arrival area

[/əˈraɪvəl ˈeriə/]
nounpl: arrival areas
área de chegada
1. The section of an airport, train station, or other transport terminal where passengers arrive and collect their belongings
The arrival area was crowded with travelers waiting for their luggage.
A área de chegada estava cheia de viajantes esperando suas malas.
2. A designated zone in a transportation hub where arriving vehicles or passengers are processed and directed
Please proceed to the arrival area to meet your ride.
Por favor, dirija-se à área de chegada para encontrar sua carona.
Synonyms
baggage claim areaarrivals hallarrivals loungecustoms area
Antonyms
departure areadeparture lounge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área de chegada
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil (airports)
sala de chegada
Alternative term used in some Brazilian airports
Portugal
área de chegadas
Standard term used in Portuguese airports and stations
São Paulo
área de desembarque
Less common alternative in São Paulo region

Related Idioms & Phrases

pick someone up from the arrival area
meet at the arrival area
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