Aircraft

/ˈeə.krɑːft/

Spanish Translation

aeronave

Part of Speech

  • noun

Word Forms

  • aircraft (singular)
  • aircraft (plural)

Etymology

From 'air' + 'craft'. First used in the late 19th century.

De 'aire' + 'nave'. Usado por primera vez a finales del siglo XIX.

Meanings

noun

A vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane, helicopter, or glider.

Vehículo que puede volar, como un avión, helicóptero o planeador.

The aircraft was delayed due to bad weather.

La aeronave se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.

Example Sentences

Modern aircraft are equipped with advanced navigation systems.

Las aeronaves modernas están equipadas con sistemas de navegación avanzados.

The airport handles a large number of aircraft every day.

El aeropuerto gestiona un gran número de aeronaves cada día.

The company manufactures a variety of aircraft components.

La empresa fabrica una variedad de componentes de aeronaves.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • aircraft maintenance
    mantenimiento de aeronaves
  • aircraft design
    diseño de aeronaves
  • aircraft carrier
    portaaviones

Idioms

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Proverbs

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Usage Notes

'Aircraft' is both singular and plural. It does not typically require an 's' to indicate plurality.

'Aeronave' es tanto singular como plural. Normalmente no requiere una 's' para indicar pluralidad.

Notes for Learners

  • Pay attention to the pronunciation of the 'air' sound.

    Presta atención a la pronunciación del sonido 'air'.

  • Practice using 'aircraft' in different contexts to improve your fluency.

    Practica el uso de 'aeronave' en diferentes contextos para mejorar tu fluidez.

  • Learn the names of specific types of aircraft, such as Boeing 747 or Airbus A380.

    Aprende los nombres de tipos específicos de aeronaves, como Boeing 747 o Airbus A380.

Collocations

  • military aircraft
    aeronave militar
  • commercial aircraft
    aeronave comercial
  • small aircraft
    aeronave pequeña

Common Mistakes

  • Using 'aircrafts' as the plural form. The correct plural is 'aircraft'.

    Usar 'aeronaves' como la forma plural. El plural correcto es 'aeronave'.

  • Mispronouncing the word, especially the 'air' sound.

    Pronunciar mal la palabra, especialmente el sonido 'air'.

  • Confusing 'aircraft' with 'airplane'. 'Aircraft' is a broader term.

    Confundir 'aeronave' con 'avión'. 'Aeronave' es un término más amplio.

Learning Tips

  • Use 'aircraft' in sentences about airports, travel, and the military.

    Use 'aeronave' en oraciones sobre aeropuertos, viajes y el ejército.

  • Remember that 'aircraft' is both singular and plural.

    Recuerda que 'aeronave' es tanto singular como plural.

  • Learn the different types of aircraft to expand your vocabulary.

    Aprende los diferentes tipos de aeronaves para ampliar tu vocabulario.