Aterrizaje (en. Landing)

/ateˈrizaxe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Moment when an airplane lands.
The landing was smooth and without issues.
El aterrizaje fue suave y sin inconvenientes.
Process of reaching the ground after flying.
The landing at the airport was on time.
El aterrizaje en el aeropuerto fue puntual.
Descent of an aircraft toward the surface.
During the landing, the pilot had to perform difficult maneuvers.
Durante el aterrizaje, el piloto tuvo que realizar maniobras difíciles.

Etymology

From the verb 'to land,' which comes from 'a' (toward) and 'tierra' (ground).

Common Phrases and Expressions

emergency landing
Landing carried out in critical situations.
aterrizaje de emergencia
smooth landing
Landing that takes place without abruptness.
aterrizaje suave
forced landing
Landing performed without the appropriate conditions.
aterrizaje forzoso

Related Words

to land
Verb that refers to the action of landing.
aterrizar
flight
Action of flying.
vuelo
airport
Place where flights arrive and depart.
aeropuerto

Slang Meanings

Landing in a new city or place.
We made a landing in reality.
Hicimos un aterrizaje en la realidad.
Moment when one returns to reality after a dream.
The landing was abrupt when I heard the news.
El aterrizaje fue abrupto cuando escuché la noticia.