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    Despegó (en. Took off)

    /despeˈɣo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Refers to the moment when an aircraft begins its flight by moving away from the ground.
    The plane took off on time from the airport.
    El avión despegó puntualmente del aeropuerto.
    It is also used in a figurative context to indicate that something has started to develop or grow rapidly.
    His career took off after the movie.
    Su carrera despegó después de la película.
    In aviation jargon, it means the process of ascent of a flight.
    The pilot reported that the flight took off at the scheduled time.
    El piloto informó que el vuelo despegó a la hora programada.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'despegar', which is composed of 'des-' indicating separation and 'pegar' meaning to adhere.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    took off successfully
    The act of a plane initiating flight without issues.
    despegó con éxito
    the takeoff
    Moment when a plane leaves the runway.
    el despegue
    took off at full speed
    Refers to something that started quickly and efficiently.
    despegó a toda velocidad

    Related Words

    take off
    Verb that implies separating from a surface.
    despegar
    takeoff
    Noun related to the act of taking off.
    despego

    Slang Meanings

    When something quickly reaches a level of success or popularity.
    That series took off in popularity within weeks.
    Esa serie despegó en popularidad en cuestión de semanas.
    Refers to a sudden increase in activity or energy.
    After the announcement, sales took off.
    Después del anuncio, la venta despegó.