cabine de segurança
1. A small building or booth where security guards are stationed to monitor and control access to a property, facility, or entrance
The guard shack at the entrance of the office building checked all visitors.
A cabine de segurança na entrada do prédio de escritórios verificava todos os visitantes.
2. A temporary or portable structure used as a checkpoint for security purposes
Workers entered through the guard shack before accessing the construction site.
Os trabalhadores entravam pela cabine de segurança antes de acessar o canteiro de obras.
In Brazil, guard shacks (guaritas) are ubiquitous at residential condominiums, commercial buildings, and gated communities as part of the security infrastructure. The term 'guarita' is particularly popular in informal contexts, while 'cabine de segurança' is used in more formal or official documentation.
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