La altitud de crucero
Example: La altitud de crucero del avión es de diez mil metros.
Definition
"La altitud de crucero" refers to the steady height above sea level at which an aircraft flies during the main portion of its flight. It is the optimal altitude chosen to ensure fuel efficiency, safety, and smooth travel conditions throughout the journey.
Etymology
The phrase "la altitud de crucero" comes from Spanish, where "altitud" means height or altitude, and "crucero" means cruising or cruise. The term combines these to describe the cruising altitude of an airplane, a concept that became common with the rise of commercial aviation in the 20th century.
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"La altitud de crucero" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the cruising altitude