El aeropuerto
Example: El aeropuerto está muy cerca de mi casa.
Definition
"El aeropuerto" refers to a designated area or complex where aircraft take off, land, and are maintained, often including terminals for passenger services. It serves as a central hub for air travel, enabling the arrival and departure of flights.
Etymology
The word "el aeropuerto" comes from the Spanish combination of 'aero,' derived from the Greek 'aēr' meaning air, and 'puerto,' meaning port or harbor. So, it literally means 'air port.' Did you know that the term highlights airports as ports in the sky for airplanes?
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"El aeropuerto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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