No. 630 in Portuguese
passagem
"Passagem" in English means "passage," "ticket," or "crossing," depending on context.
In a sentence
Comprei uma passagem para o próximo trem.
I bought a ticket for the next train.
Here, 'passagem' refers to a ticket for a means of transportation.
A estreita passagem entre as montanhas era fascinante.
The narrow passage between the mountains was fascinating.
In this sentence, 'passagem' describes a physical passageway or route through an area.
A passagem do tempo parecia invisível durante aquele dia tranquilo.
The passage of time seemed invisible during that peaceful day.
Here, 'passagem' refers to the flow or progression of time.
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