passageiro
1. A person who travels in a vehicle, aircraft, or ship but is not the driver, pilot, or crew member
The passenger asked the taxi driver for directions to the hotel.
O passageiro pediu ao taxista indicações para o hotel.
2. A person traveling on public transportation
The bus was crowded with passengers during rush hour.
O ônibus estava cheio de passageiros durante a hora de pico.
3. A person who does not actively participate or contribute; a non-productive member
He's just a passenger on this project; he doesn't do any actual work.
Ele é apenas um passageiro neste projeto; não faz nenhum trabalho real.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'passenger' has evolved metaphorically to describe someone who is not taking an active role in a situation or project. In Brazil, public transportation is heavily used, making 'passageiro' a frequently used term in daily conversation. In the USA, the term is also common in discussions about rideshare services like Uber and Lyft.
Related Idioms & Phrases
just a passenger - alguém que não participa ativamente
back seat passenger - alguém que oferece críticas sem responsabilidade
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