Aviación (en. Aviation)

/a.βjaˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Activity and technique related to the design, construction, and operation of aircraft.

Aviation has advanced considerably in recent decades.

La aviación ha avanzado considerablemente en las últimas décadas.

Set of aircraft and their use for the transportation of people and goods.

Commercial aviation is crucial for the global economy.

La aviación comercial es crucial para la economía global.

The system or industry involved in the operation of aircraft.

Military aviation plays a vital role in the country's defense.

La aviación militar juega un papel vital en la defensa del país.

From the French 'aviation', which comes from the Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird'.

civil aviation

Branch of aviation that deals with commercial air transport.

aviación civil

aviation airport

Facility where aircraft take off and land.

aeropuerto de aviación

aircraft

Any type of vehicle that flies, like airplanes or helicopters.

aeronave

pilot

Person who operates or directs an aircraft.

piloto

Aviation, in the context of cheap flights.

I found a promotion for aviation that cost me only 50 dollars.

Encontré una promoción de aviación que me costó solo 50 dólares.

Referring to an expert in the field of aviation.

That guy is a pilot; he knows everything about flying.

Ese tipo es un aviador, sabe todo sobre volar.