La azafata
Example: La azafata ayudó a los pasajeros durante el vuelo.
Definition
"La azafata" refers to a female flight attendant who assists passengers during a flight, ensuring their safety and comfort. She provides services such as serving food and drinks, giving safety instructions, and attending to passenger needs on board an aircraft.
Etymology
The word "la azafata" comes from the Spanish Arabic term 'az-zafāta,' which originally meant a young woman or attendant. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote a female flight attendant in the context of air travel. Did you know? The term reflects historical influences from Arabic on the Spanish language.
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"La azafata" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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