Spanish Conversation · Level 86
60 words
Spanish word
aéreo
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈeɾeo/
Meaning
- adjectiveaerial
Example
La vista aérea es impresionante.
The aerial view is impressive.
More examples
La carga aérea llegó antes de lo esperado.
The air cargo arrived earlier than expected.
Core concept
Related to the air, the atmosphere, or flight.
Common phrases
carga aérea
air cargo
transporte aéreo
air transport
pasaje aéreo
air ticket
Similar words
aeronáutico: Relating to aircraft, flight technology, and the professional field of aviation.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece o se relaciona con el cielo, la atmósfera o las actividades de vuelo.
Word origin
The adjective derives from Latin aēr (aerius) 'air' and enters Spanish through Romance development as aéreo to describe things connected with the atmosphere or with flying.
Usage tips
- The written accent falls on the second syllable (a-é-re-o), marking the stressed vowel, and learners sometimes omit this accent when writing.
Other meanings
- airadjective
Opposites
- terrestregroundadjective
- subterráneoundergroundadjective
Related words
- aerolíneaairlinenoun
- aeropuertoairportnoun
- aeronaveaircraftnoun