La pista de aterrizaje
Example: El avión aterrizó suavemente en la pista de aterrizaje.
Definition
"La pista de aterrizaje" is a designated strip or area at an airport where aircraft land and take off. It is specifically constructed and marked to facilitate the safe arrival and departure of airplanes, ensuring smooth and controlled ground operations.
Etymology
The phrase "la pista de aterrizaje" comes from Spanish, where "pista" means track or runway, and "aterrizaje" derives from the verb "aterrizar," meaning to land. Combined, it literally translates to 'the landing track,' reflecting its function as the place where aircraft touch down.
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"La pista de aterrizaje" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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