Tripulación (en. Crew)

/tɾipulaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Group of people responsible for operating a means of transportation.
The aircrew prepared for takeoff.
La tripulación del avión se preparó para el despegue.
Team of people who work on a ship.
The ship's crew faces difficult weather conditions.
La tripulación del barco se enfrenta a difíciles condiciones climáticas.
Group of people who collaborate on a work or project.
The film project crew was made up of industry experts.
La tripulación del proyecto de cine estuvo formada por expertos del sector.

Etymology

From Latin 'tripulatio', which means 'action of crewing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flight crew
Group of people who operate an airplane during the flight.
tripulación de vuelo
ship crew
Group of people who work in the handling and operation of a ship.
tripulación de barco
technical crew
Specialized personnel who operate and maintain technical equipment.
tripulación técnica

Related Words

to crew
To direct or operate a vehicle.
tripular
pilot
Person who operates an aircraft.
piloto
sailor
Person who works on a ship.
marinero

Slang Meanings

Expression of camaraderie among crew members.
On the ship, the crew always supports each other in difficult times.
En la nave, la tripu siempre se apoya en momentos difíciles.
Referring to a group of friends traveling together.
Let's form a crew for the weekend at the beach.
Vamos a formar una tripu para el fin de semana en la playa.