La tripulación
Example: La tripulación del barco nos explicó las medidas de seguridad.
Definition
"La tripulación" refers to the group of people who work together on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, responsible for its operation and safety. For example, in the phrase 'La tripulación del barco nos explicó las medidas de seguridad,' it means the crew of the ship.
Etymology
The word "la tripulación" comes from the Spanish root 'tripular,' meaning to crew or man a ship, which itself likely derives from the older maritime term 'tripulante.' This term evolved to specifically denote the team responsible for operating a vessel, emphasizing their collective function.
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"La tripulación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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