Spanish Conversation · Level 120
60 words
Spanish word
azafata
Pronunciation
IPA/aθaˈfata/
Meaning
- feminine nounflight attendant
Example
La azafata nos ayudó con las maletas antes de despegar.
The flight attendant helped us with the suitcases before takeoff.
More examples
La azafata de vuelo ofreció bebidas durante el vuelo.
The flight attendant offered drinks during the flight.
Core concept
Cabin crew member who serves passengers and ensures their safety.
Common phrases
azafata de vuelo
flight attendant
azafata de cabina
cabin crew member
Similar words
auxiliar de vuelo: In-flight crew member who manages seating, assists with carry-on baggage, and provides service.
tripulante de cabina: Member of the cabin crew responsible for passenger safety and comfort during the flight.
azafato: Male flight attendant who looks after passengers and carries out onboard safety procedures.
sobrecargo: Experienced cabin officer who leads and coordinates cabin service and safety on board.
Definition in Spanish
Persona de la tripulación cuya función principal es ofrecer atención y confort a los pasajeros y velar por su seguridad dentro de la cabina.
Word origin
Originally a word for a hostess or attendant, azafata came to mean a cabin crew member as commercial air travel developed.
Usage tips
- Azafata is grammatically feminine; in formal or inclusive contexts Spanish speakers often use neutral alternatives such as auxiliar de vuelo, tripulante, or miembro de la tripulación.
Other meanings
- hostessnoun
Opposites
- pasajeropassengernoun