El alcance de vuelo
Example: El alcance de vuelo del avión permite viajes transatlánticos sin escalas.
Definition
"El alcance de vuelo" refers to the maximum distance an aircraft can travel without needing to refuel. It indicates how far the plane can fly on a single tank of fuel, which is crucial for planning long-distance trips like transatlantic flights.
Etymology
The phrase "el alcance de vuelo" comes from Spanish, where "alcance" means reach or range, and "vuelo" means flight. Combined, it literally translates to 'the reach of flight,' describing how far an aircraft can fly. Did you know? The word "alcance" originally stems from the verb "alcanzar," meaning to reach or attain.
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"El alcance de vuelo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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