This is the 630th most frequent Portuguese word.
passagem
"Passagem" in English means "passage," "ticket," or "crossing," depending on context.
Here, 'passagem' refers to a ticket for a means of transportation.
Comprei uma passagem para o próximo trem.
I bought a ticket for the next train.
In this sentence, 'passagem' describes a physical passageway or route through an area.
A estreita passagem entre as montanhas era fascinante.
The narrow passage between the mountains was fascinating.
Here, 'passagem' refers to the flow or progression of time.