Spanish Conversation · Level 177
15 words
Spanish word
aeronave
Pronunciation
IPA/aeɾoˈnaβe/
Meaning
- feminine nounaircraft
Example
La aeronave está en el aeropuerto.
The aircraft is at the airport.
More examples
Los pasajeros ya completaron el embarque en la aeronave.
The passengers have already completed boarding the aircraft.
Core concept
Generic flying vehicle covering airplanes, helicopters, and gliders.
Common phrases
embarque en la aeronave
boarding the aircraft
a bordo de la aeronave
aboard the aircraft
Similar words
avión: Large fixed-wing aircraft with engines designed for runway takeoff and long-distance flight.
helicóptero: Rotorcraft with spinning blades that enable vertical takeoff, hovering, and low-speed maneuvering.
dron: Small unmanned aircraft operated remotely or autonomously for short-range tasks like filming.
Definition in Spanish
Vehículo diseñado para desplazarse por el aire y transportar personas o carga.
Word origin
Coined in modern technical usage from Greek aēr and Latin navis to provide a neutral term for any aircraft.
Usage tips
- When specificity matters, speakers name the type (avión, helicóptero, planeador) rather than using aeronave.