El vuelo
Example: El vuelo a Madrid salió con una hora de retraso.
Definition
"El vuelo" refers to the act or instance of flying, especially as a journey made by an aircraft from one place to another. For example, in the phrase 'El vuelo a Madrid salió con una hora de retraso,' it means the flight to Madrid departed an hour late.
Etymology
The term "el vuelo" originates from the Spanish verb 'volar,' meaning 'to fly.' It comes from the Latin 'volare,' which also means 'to fly.' Did you know? The root 'vol-' in many languages often relates to flying or movement through the air.
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"El vuelo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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