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“takeoff” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/desˈpeɣe/

Example

El despegue del avión fue puntual.

The plane's takeoff was on time.

Illustration for despegue (takeoff)

How to say “takeoff” in Spanish

“Takeoff” in Spanish is despegue.

Airplane lifting off a runway.

Full entry for despegue: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with despegue

La empresa tuvo un despegue espectacular tras la campaña.

The company had a spectacular takeoff after the campaign.

Tips for using despegue

  • In news and business contexts, el despegue often means a sudden growth or successful start rather than a literal plane.

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