Spanish word

jet

Pronunciation

IPA/xet/

Meaning

  • masculine nounjet

Example

El jet llegó tarde.

The jet arrived late.

Illustration for jet (jet)

More examples

En el aeropuerto anunciaron la salida del jet con destino a Madrid.

At the airport they announced the departure of the jet bound for Madrid.

Core concept

Airplane propelled by jet engines for high-speed passenger or cargo transport.

Common phrases

  • llegada del jet

    arrival of the jet

  • salida del jet

    departure of the jet

Similar words

avión: Large aircraft used to carry people or goods over medium or long distances.
avión de pasajeros: Aircraft designed specifically to transport passengers on scheduled services.
avión de carga: Aircraft configured to carry freight and commercial cargo loads.
aeronave: Any vehicle capable of flight, encompassing airplanes, helicopters, and gliders.

Definition in Spanish

Avión propulsado por motores a reacción, usado para transportar pasajeros o carga a alta velocidad.

Word origin

Borrowed from English jet (short for 'jet aircraft'), the English word coming via French jet 'a spurt or throw' from Latin iacere 'to throw'.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech jet is an informal borrowing; use avión or the precise avión a reacción in formal or technical contexts.

Opposites

  • avión de hélicepropeller-driven aircraftnoun

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