Aéreo (en. Air)

/aˈeɾeo/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Belonging to or related to the air.
Air transportation has grown exponentially in recent decades.
El transporte aéreo ha crecido exponencialmente en las últimas décadas.
That flies or can fly.
Aerial beings like birds are fascinating.
Los seres aéreos como los pájaros son fascinantes.
That occurs in airspace.
Air regulations are crucial for flight safety.
Las regulaciones aéreas son cruciales para la seguridad de los vuelos.

Etymology

From Latin 'aereus', which means 'of air'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

air transportation
A form of transportation that uses airplanes.
transporte aéreo
air navigation
A set of operations to guide aircraft.
navegación aérea
airspace
Part of the atmosphere controlled for aviation.
espacio aéreo

Related Words

airport
Facility where aircraft land and take off.
aeropuerto
aeronautical
Related to aviation or the technique of flying.
aeronáutico
aircraft
Any vehicle that can fly.
aeronave

Slang Meanings

Thing or situation that is too light or ephemeral.
That project is very airy, it has no foundation.
Ese proyecto es muy aéreo, no tiene fundamento.
Someone who is disconnected from reality.
Don't pay attention to him, he is very airy with those ideas.
No le hagas caso, está muy aéreo con esas ideas.