La aerolínea
Example: La aerolínea anunció nuevas rutas internacionales para el verano.
Definition
"La aerolínea" refers to a company that provides air transport services for passengers or cargo. It operates scheduled flights, manages aircraft, and sells tickets, often serving domestic and international routes, like announcing new international routes for the summer.
Etymology
The word "la aerolínea" comes from the combination of the Greek root 'aero-', meaning 'air,' and the Spanish word 'línea,' meaning 'line' or 'route.' It literally means 'airline,' referring to companies that operate air routes. Did you know that 'aero' was popularized in the 19th century with the rise of aviation?
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"La aerolínea" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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