La última llamada
Example: La última llamada para abordar el vuelo es a las ocho.
Definition
"La última llamada" refers to the final announcement made at an airport gate indicating that passengers must board the plane immediately or risk missing their flight. It is a critical moment for travelers to proceed to boarding without delay.
Etymology
The phrase "la última llamada" literally means 'the last call' in Spanish. It comes from the practice in transportation and events where a final announcement signals the last opportunity to act, similar to a 'last call' in English pubs or theaters. This term has been adopted into aviation to ensure timely boarding.
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"La última llamada" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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