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"Airplane" in Italian: aereo
l'aereo
Airplane in Italian is l'aereo (ah-EH-reh-oh), a masculine noun. Aeroplano means the same but sounds more formal or technical. A flight is un volo; by plane is in aereo.
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Preferisco l'aereo al treno per le lunghe distanze.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce aereo
Say it
ah-EH-reh-oh
/aˈɛ.re.o/
Aereo is ah-EH-reh-oh with stress on EH. Three clear vowels. Do not reduce it to English air-ee-oh haste.
"Airplane" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'aereo | airplane, plane Everyday word. | Everyday word. |
| l'aeroplano | airplane More formal or technical twin. | More formal or technical twin. |
| in aereo | by plane Travel mode: viaggiare in aereo. | Travel mode: viaggiare in aereo. |
| il volo | flight The scheduled flight itself. | The scheduled flight itself. |
How to use aereo in real life
- 1Travel preference
Preferisco l'aereo al treno per le lunghe distanze.
I prefer the plane to the train for long distances.
L'aereo with the article.
- 2At the window
Il nostro aereo è in ritardo di venti minuti.
Our plane is twenty minutes late.
Il nostro aereo.
- 3Booking talk
Andiamo in aereo o in treno?
Are we going by plane or by train?
In aereo = by plane.
Mistakes English speakers make with aereo
Incorrect: La aereo è grande.
Correct: L'aereo è grande.
Aereo is masculine: l'aereo.
Incorrect: Prendo un plane.
Correct: Prendo un aereo. / Prendo un volo.
Use aereo for the aircraft or volo for the flight.
Good to know
Italians say prendere l'aereo or prendere un volo for catching a flight. Low-cost travel made in aereo common for weekend city breaks across Europe, so the word appears in casual chat, not only formal travel plans.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Comparing tickets at a kitchen table
ChatPal
Questo aereo parte alle sei del mattino.
This plane leaves at six in the morning.
You
Uff. C'è un aereo più tardi nel pomeriggio?
Ugh. Is there a later plane in the afternoon?
ChatPal
Sì, ma quell'aereo costa di più.
Yes, but that plane costs more.
You
Va bene. Meglio un aereo comodo che un risparmio triste.
Alright. Better a comfortable plane than a sad saving.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Airplane" in Italian
Is aereo the same as aeroplano?
Same meaning. Aereo is the short everyday form; aeroplano sounds heavier.
How do I say by plane?
In aereo: Viaggiamo in aereo.
What is the difference between aereo and volo?
Aereo is the aircraft. Volo is the flight as a service or schedule.
How do I say the plane is boarding?
L'aereo sta imbarcando or È in corso l'imbarco.
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