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    Portaaviones (en. Aircraft carrier)

    /por-ta-a-vio-nes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    War ship that acts as a floating base for aircraft.
    The aircraft carrier was used in several naval operations.
    El portaaviones fue utilizado en varias operaciones navales.
    Vessel equipped for carrying and launching aircraft.
    Aircraft carriers are essential for projecting air power.
    Los portaaviones son esenciales para la proyección del poder aéreo.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'portar' and 'aviones', referring to the ship's ability to carry aircraft.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Act as an aircraft carrier
    To be the support or base of another element.
    actuar como un portaaviones
    Be on an aircraft carrier
    To refer to being in a situation of great mobility or flexibility.
    estar en un portaaviones

    Related Words

    Plane
    Aerial vehicle smaller than aircraft carriers.
    avión
    Ship
    Any type of vessel that navigates in water.
    buque
    Naval
    Related to the navy.
    naval

    Slang Meanings

    The big bird
    The aircraft carrier is known in slang as 'the big bird' because of its size.
    El portaaviones es conocido en el argot como el 'gran pájaro' por su tamaño.
    House of airplanes
    In naval jargon, aircraft carriers are referred to as 'house of airplanes'.
    En la jerga naval, se le dice 'casa de aviones' a los portaaviones.