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Airplane in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'airplane' is 'avión', pronounced ah-BYOHN (IPA: /a.ˈbjon/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: aviones).

Pronunciation: ah-BYOHN

Spanishavión
Pronunciationah-BYOHN · /a.ˈbjon/
Part of speechnoun (masculine)
Pluralaviones
LevelA1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'avión'

  • El avión despega a las diez de la mañana.
    The plane takes off at ten in the morning.
  • ¿Es la primera vez que viajas en avión?
    Is it the first time you are traveling by plane?
  • El avión aterrizó con retraso por el mal tiempo.
    The plane landed late because of the bad weather.
  • Nunca he viajado en avión, pero quiero hacerlo este verano cuando visite a mi familia.
    I have never traveled by plane, but I want to do it this summer when I visit my family.

Common Phrases with 'avión'

  • viajar en avión
    to travel by plane
  • boleto de avión
    plane ticket

How to Use 'avión'

The plural drops the written accent: 'avión' becomes 'aviones'. Key verbs: 'despegar' (to take off) and 'aterrizar' (to land); the flight itself is 'el vuelo'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'airplane' in Spanish?

'Airplane' in Spanish is 'avión', pronounced ah-BYOHN.

How do you spell 'avión'?

It is spelled a-v-i-ó-n.

Is 'avión' masculine or feminine?

'Avión' is masculine: you say 'el avión'.

What is the plural of 'avión'?

The plural of 'avión' is 'aviones'.

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