Noun
/bɔːrdɪŋ kɑrd/
A boarding card (or boarding pass) is a document provided by an airline during check-in, giving a passenger permission to enter the restricted area of an airport and to enter the aircraft for a particular flight. It typically contains the passenger's name, flight number, departure time, and seat number. The frequency of use is relatively high, especially in written contexts, such as in boarding announcements or during the check-in process. In oral speech, it is frequently mentioned as passengers prepare for their flights.
I received my boarding card after checking in online.
Translation: Recibí mi tarjeta de embarque después de registrarme en línea.
Don’t forget to print your boarding card before you head to the airport.
Translation: No olvides imprimir tu tarjeta de embarque antes de ir al aeropuerto.
She showed her boarding card at the gate before boarding the plane.
Translation: Ella mostró su tarjeta de embarque en la puerta antes de abordar el avión.
The term "boarding card" itself isn't a part of widely recognized idiomatic expressions, but it can appear in phrases related to travel or airline context.
After pulling out my boarding card, I realized I was in the wrong terminal.
Translation: Después de sacar mi tarjeta de embarque, me di cuenta de que estaba en la terminal equivocada.
The airport security checks every boarding card as part of the routine.
Translation: La seguridad del aeropuerto chequea cada tarjeta de embarque como parte de la rutina.
Have your boarding card ready when you reach the gate to save time.
Translation: Ten tu tarjeta de embarque lista cuando llegues a la puerta para ahorrar tiempo.
Losing a boarding card can cause a lot of stress before a flight.
Translation: Perder una tarjeta de embarque puede causar mucho estrés antes de un vuelo.
Your boarding card is valid only for this specific flight, so keep it safe.
Translation: Tu tarjeta de embarque es válida solo para este vuelo específico, así que mantenla a salvo.
The term "boarding" comes from the Old English word "bord," meaning "plank," which referred to a platform or surface from which to board a vehicle like a ship or plane. "Card" originates from the Latin "charta," meaning "paper" or "map." The combination reflects the notion of a paper document used when boarding a conveyance.
Synonyms: - Boarding pass - Travel pass - Flight pass
Antonyms: - None directly applicable, as "boarding card" is a specific term without direct opposites; however, in a broader context, one could consider "disembarkation card" or "arrival card" as oppositional in the travel experience.