Describing a Flight

Spanish

a tiempo

on time

On time. A tiempo. "A tiempo" is Spanish for "on time."

abordo

on board

On board. Abordo. "Abordo" is the Spanish word for "on board," often used to refer to being on a ship, plane, or another vehicle.

aterrizar

to land

To land. Aterrizar. In Spanish, "aterrizar" means to bring an aircraft down to the ground.

con destino a

going to

Going to. Con destino a. "Con destino a" means "bound for" or "headed to" in Spanish.

despegar

to take off

To take off. Despegar. Despegar means to lift off the ground, like a plane starting its flight.

el asiento

seat

Seat. El asiento. El asiento is the Spanish word for "seat," referring to a place to sit.

el asistente de vuelo

flight attendant

Flight attendant. El asistente de vuelo. In Spanish, "el asistente de vuelo" means the person who helps passengers on an airplane.

el aterrizaje

landing

Landing. El aterrizaje. El aterrizaje es el acto de un avin o una nave tocando tierra.

el cinturon de seguridad

seatbelt

Seatbelt. El cinturn de seguridad. El cinturn de seguridad is the Spanish term for a device used in vehicles to keep passengers safe during accidents.

el compartimiento superior

overhead bin

Overhead bin. El compartimiento superior. It is the space above airplane seats used for storing luggage.

el despegue

takeoff

Takeoff. El despegue. "El despegue" is the Spanish term for the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly.

el pasillo

isle

Isle. El pasillo. "El pasillo" in Spanish means "the aisle," which refers to a passage or corridor in a building or vehicle.

el servicio

service

Service. El servicio. In Spanish, "el servicio" refers to the act of helping or doing work for someone.

internacional

international

International. Internacional. "Internacional" is the Spanish word for "international," meaning something that involves multiple countries.

la mascara de oxigeno

oxygen mask

Oxygen mask. La mscara de oxgeno. It's a device used to provide oxygen to help with breathing.

la pista

runway

Runway. La pista. In Spanish, "la pista" means "runway," which is a path or track for planes to take off and land.

la senal de no fumar

no smoking sign

No smoking sign. La seal de no fumar. It is a warning sign indicating that smoking is not allowed in a certain area.

la ventanilla

window (plane)

Window plane. La ventanilla. In Spanish, "la ventanilla" refers to the small window on an airplane.

procedente de

arriving from

Arriving from. Procedente de. "Procedente de" is a Spanish phrase used to indicate the origin or starting point of someone's journey or something's source.

tarde

afternoon

Afternoon. Tarde. "Tarde" is the Spanish word for the time of day between noon and evening.

un retraso

a delay

a delay. un retraso. "Un retraso" means a delay or postponement in Spanish, often referring to something happening later than planned.

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