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    Avión (en. Airplane)

    /aˈβjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Vehicle designed for the transport of people or goods by air.
    The airplane took off on time from the airport.
    El avión despegó puntualmente del aeropuerto.
    Aircraft that travels at high speed.
    The airplane arrived at its destination in less than two hours.
    El avión llegó a su destino en menos de dos horas.
    Means of air transport used in commercial and military aviation.
    The fighter aircraft is essential for the defense of the country.
    El avión de combate es esencial para la defensa del país.

    Etymology

    Derives from the French 'avion', which comes from the verb 'avioner', related to flying.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take the airplane
    To board a flight for travel.
    tomar el avión
    paper airplane
    Model of an airplane made of paper that is thrown.
    avión de papel
    there is no airplane
    Expression that denotes the absence of air transport.
    no hay avión

    Related Words

    airport
    Facility where airplanes operate and flights are managed.
    aeropuerto
    pilot
    Person who operates an airplane.
    piloto
    aeronaut
    Person who travels on an airplane or hot air balloons.
    aeronauta

    Slang Meanings

    To fly high in life or to be successful.
    That business is a plane, it's making a lot of money.
    Ese negocio es un avión, está ganando mucho dinero.
    To refer to something that is quick or fast.
    Your car is a plane on the road.
    Tu auto es un avión en la carretera.