Spanish Conversation · Level 128
60 words
Spanish word
aeronáutico
Pronunciation
IPA/aeɾoˈnautiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveaeronautical
Example
Visité el museo aeronáutico ayer.
I visited the aeronautical museum yesterday.
More examples
El personal aeronáutico anunció el retraso del vuelo.
The aeronautical personnel announced the flight delay.
Core concept
Fields and technology related to aviation and aircraft.
Common phrases
personal aeronáutico
aeronautical personnel
compañía aeronáutica
airline
servicio aeronáutico
aeronautical service
Similar words
aéreo: Pertains to air or sky phenomena and objects moving through the atmosphere.
aeroespacial: Pertains to aerospace fields combining aircraft systems and space technology.
Definition in Spanish
Relativo a la aviación, las aeronaves y las disciplinas técnicas que permiten el vuelo.
Word origin
It derives via French aéronautique from Greek aēr 'air' and naútēs 'sailor', originally meaning 'air navigation' and now referring to the technical disciplines, equipment, and practices of flight.
Usage tips
- Choice among aeronáutico, aéreo, and de aviación depends on register: aeronáutico signals industry or institutional language while aéreo or de aviación sound more conversational.