Usages of ao
Ao chegar ao balcão, a passageira mostrou o passaporte e perguntou sobre o voo.
Upon arriving at the counter, the female passenger showed her passport and asked about the flight.
Ao embarcar, eu sempre procuro meu assento perto da janela.
When boarding, I always look for my seat near the window.
Ao desembarcar, Ana percebeu que a mala dela não estava com a bagagem.
When getting off, Ana noticed that her suitcase was not with the luggage.
Ao fazer a reserva, nós perguntamos se a recepção fica aberta durante a noite.
When making the reservation, we ask whether the front desk stays open during the night.
Ao chegar à recepção, a recepcionista explicou o valor da diária e entregou a chave do quarto.
Upon arriving at the front desk, the receptionist explained the price of the daily rate and handed over the room key.
Ao sair do hotel, a guia recomendou um passeio curto pelo centro da cidade.
When leaving the hotel, the guide recommended a short outing through the city center.
Ao chegar em casa, percebi que o celular estava no sofá.
When I got home, I noticed that the cellphone was on the sofa.
Ao chegar à recepção, a hóspede perguntou pela bagagem.
Upon arriving at the front desk, the guest asked about the luggage.
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