Aeroplano (en. Airplane)
/aɛropˈlano/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An aircraft that lifts into the air using wings.
The airplane has taken to the sky.
Ang aeroplano ay nakataas na sa hangin.
A mode of transportation used for traveling to distant places.
We took a plane to Manila.
Kumuha kami ng aeroplano papuntang Maynila.
A vehicle capable of flying in the air.
The airplane has the ability to travel at high speeds.
Ang aeroplano ay may kakayahang magbiyahe sa mataas na bilis.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'aeroplano'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
board the airplane
to take off or to board an airplane
sumakay sa aeroplano
difficult to fly an airplane
difficult to fly an airplane
mahirap maglipad ng aeroplano
Related Words
air
The part of space above the ground.
himpapawid
pilot
A person qualified to operate an airplane.
pilot
Slang Meanings
flying box
This is the flying box we took to Cebu.
Ito yung lipad na kahon na sinakyan namin papuntang Cebu.
big flying thing
That big flying thing is so fast! We almost got caught in the rain.
Ang bilis ng bukyong na yan! Halos naabutan na tayo ng ulan.
the ascender
Let's take a selfie only when we're aboard the ascender.
Saka na lang tayo mag-selfie pag nakasakay na sa pang-akyat.