Tripulación (en. Crew)

/tɾipulaˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Group of people who operate an airplane.
The flight crew prepared for takeoff.
La tripulación del vuelo se preparó para el despegue.
Set of individuals who manage or service a ship.
The ship crew was on alert during the storm.
La tripulación del barco estuvo en alerta durante la tormenta.
Personnel who perform specific tasks on an expedition or mission.
The crew of scientists was ready to conduct research.
La tripulación de científicos estaba lista para realizar investigaciones.

Etymology

It comes from the term 'to crew', which means to operate a ship.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flight crew
Group of people responsible for operating an airplane.
tripulación de vuelo
ship crew
Set of people who work on a ship.
tripulación de barco
technical crew
Specialized personnel in the operation of complex machinery.
tripulación técnica

Related Words

captain
Person who directs a ship or airplane.
capitán
tide
Periodic movement of water in oceans and seas.
marea
navigation
Action of directing a ship or aircraft.
navegación

Slang Meanings

Gang or group of friends who usually hang out together in an activity.
We are the neighborhood crew, we always go out together.
Nosotros somos la tripulación del barrio, siempre salimos juntos.
Work team that is very close-knit.
That crew is unbeatable, they always achieve the best results.
Esa tripulación es imbatible, siempre logra los mejores resultados.