Llegadas (en. Arrivals)
/jeˈɣaðas/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Moments when someone or something arrives at a destination.
The arrivals of flights are announced on the screen.
Las llegadas de los vuelos se anuncian en la pantalla.
A collection of people or things that have arrived at a place.
The arrivals of tourists are well received in the city.
Las llegadas de los turistas son bien recibidas en la ciudad.
Record of the people who have arrived.
The hotel keeps track of the arrivals every day.
El hotel lleva un control de las llegadas cada día.
Etymology
From the verb 'llegar', which comes from the Latin 'adlucare', meaning 'to come to'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
arrivals and departures
Referring to the arrival and departure times of transportation.
llegadas y salidas
at the arrivals
At the moment when arrivals take place.
en las llegadas
enjoy the arrivals
To appreciate the moment when people or things arrive.
disfrutar de las llegadas
Related Words
arrive
Action of moving to a specific place.
llegar
entry
Action of entering a place.
entrada
arrival
Arrival at a place, especially used in transportation contexts.
arribo
Slang Meanings
Expected or even anticipated arrivals.
I was anxious for the arrivals of friends at the airport.
Estaba ansioso por las llegadas de los amigos al aeropuerto.
Unexpected arrivals that cause surprise.
Surprising arrivals are always the most exciting.
Las llegadas sorpresivas siempre son las más emocionantes.