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"Airport" in Spanish: aeropuerto
el aeropuerto
Airport in Spanish is el aeropuerto. It is masculine: el aeropuerto. Say al aeropuerto for to the airport.
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How to pronounce aeropuerto
Say it
ah-eh-roh-PWEHR-toh
/a.e.ɾo.ˈpweɾ.to/
ah-eh-roh-PWEHR-toh. Stress PWEHR. Soft r taps once.
"Airport" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el aeropuerto | the airport Default travel noun. | Default travel noun. |
| al aeropuerto | to the airport a + el contracts to al. | a + el contracts to al. |
| en el aeropuerto | at / in the airport Location inside the terminal. | Location inside the terminal. |
| aeropuerto internacional | international airport On signs and tickets. | On signs and tickets. |
How to use aeropuerto in real life
- 1Taxi ride
Al aeropuerto, por favor.
To the airport, please.
Short clear destination with aeropuerto.
- 2Texting a friend
Ya estoy en el aeropuerto.
I'm already at the airport.
En el aeropuerto marks location.
- 3Flight plans
Mi vuelo sale del aeropuerto a las seis.
My flight leaves the airport at six.
Del aeropuerto means from the airport.
Mistakes English speakers make with aeropuerto
Incorrect: La aeropuerto está lejos.
Correct: El aeropuerto está lejos.
Aeropuerto is masculine: el aeropuerto.
Incorrect: Voy a el aeropuerto.
Correct: Voy al aeropuerto.
A + el becomes al before aeropuerto.
Good to know
Staff often say aeropuerto by city name. Ask ¿Cuál aeropuerto? when a city has more than one.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Confirming which airport
ChatPal
¿A qué aeropuerto llegas?
Which airport do you arrive at?
You
Al aeropuerto internacional.
At the international airport.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Te espero afuera.
Perfect. I'll wait for you outside.
You
Gracias. Salgo del aeropuerto pronto.
Thanks. I'll leave the airport soon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Airport" in Spanish
Is aeropuerto masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el aeropuerto, un aeropuerto.
How do I say to the airport?
Al aeropuerto.
What is terminal in Spanish?
La terminal (often feminine in travel talk).
Do people say aeropuerto or aeropuerto internacional?
Both. Add internacional when you need the big airport.
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