El tren de aterrizaje
Example: El tren de aterrizaje se dañó al tocar la pista.
Definition
"El tren de aterrizaje" refers to the landing gear of an aircraft, which consists of wheels, struts, and other components that support the plane during takeoff, landing, and while it is on the ground. It absorbs shock and enables safe movement on the runway.
Etymology
The phrase "el tren de aterrizaje" literally translates to 'the landing train' in Spanish. Here, "tren" means 'train' or 'set,' metaphorically describing the assembly of parts that function together. "Aterrizaje" comes from "aterrizar," meaning 'to land,' itself derived from "tierra," meaning 'earth' or 'ground.' Did you know? The term emphasizes the collective nature of the gear, like a 'train' of wheels that arrives safely on the ground.
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"El tren de aterrizaje" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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