Repostar
Example: Antes de despegar, debemos repostar el avión completamente.
Definition
"Repostar" means to refuel an aircraft before a flight, ensuring it has enough fuel for the journey. It is a crucial step in aviation to guarantee safety and efficiency by filling the plane's tanks with the required amount of fuel.
Etymology
The word "repostar" comes from Spanish, combining 're-' meaning 'again' and 'postar' related to placing or positioning. Originally, it referred to placing supplies again, which evolved in aviation to mean refueling an aircraft. Did you know? The term highlights the importance of replenishing resources before continuing a journey.
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"Repostar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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