La companyia aèria
Example: La companyia aèria va cancel·lar el vol per mal temps.
Definition
"La companyia aèria" refers to an airline, a company that provides air transport services for passengers or cargo. It operates aircraft to facilitate travel or shipment, often scheduling regular flights between various destinations.
Etymology
The phrase "la companyia aèria" comes from Catalan, where "companyia" means company or corporation, derived from the Latin 'compania,' meaning companionship or fellowship. "Aèria" relates to air, stemming from the Latin 'aerius,' meaning 'of the air.' Together, they form the term for an air transport company. Did you know that the concept of an airline dates back to early 20th-century aviation developments?
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"La companyia aèria" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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