La salida
Example: La salida del avión está programada para las ocho.
Definition
"La salida" refers to the departure or takeoff of a plane in air travel. It indicates the moment when the aircraft leaves the gate or runway to begin its journey. For example, "La salida del avión está programada para las ocho" means the plane's departure is scheduled for eight o'clock.
Etymology
The phrase "la salida" comes from the Spanish verb "salir," meaning 'to leave' or 'to exit.' It evolved into a noun to specifically denote the act or moment of leaving, especially in contexts like travel. Did you know? The root "salir" traces back to Latin "salīre," meaning 'to leap or jump,' highlighting the action of moving out or away.
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"La salida" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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