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"Airplane" in Spanish: avión
el avión
Airplane in Spanish is el avión. It is masculine. Say en avión for by plane.
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How to pronounce avión
Say it
ah-BYOHN
/a.ˈβjon/
ah-BYOHN. Stress BYOHN. The accent mark sits on ó.
"Airplane" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el avión | the airplane / the plane Default noun. | Default noun. |
| en avión | by plane Travel mode. | Travel mode. |
| el vuelo | the flight The scheduled trip, not the machine. | The scheduled trip, not the machine. |
| abordar el avión | to board the plane Airport announcements. | Airport announcements. |
How to use avión in real life
- 1Travel plans
Viajamos en avión mañana.
We travel by plane tomorrow.
En avión is the mode.
- 2At the gate
El avión sale a las nueve.
The plane leaves at nine.
El avión for the aircraft.
- 3Window seat chat
Quiero un asiento junto a la ventana del avión.
I want a seat by the plane window.
Del avión = of the plane.
Mistakes English speakers make with avión
Incorrect: La avión es grande.
Correct: El avión es grande.
Avión is masculine despite -ión.
Incorrect: Voy por avión.
Correct: Voy en avión.
Use en avión for by plane.
Good to know
Good to knowSigns may say embarque for boarding. People still say el avión for the aircraft itself.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before boarding
ChatPal
¿Ya llamaron tu avión?
Did they already call your plane?
You
Todavía no. El avión espera.
Not yet. The plane is waiting.
ChatPal
Bien. Guarda tu boleto.
Good. Keep your ticket.
You
Listo. Subo al avión pronto.
Ready. I'll board the plane soon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Airplane" in Spanish
Is avión masculine?
Yes: el avión, un avión.
Avión or vuelo?
Avión is the plane. Vuelo is the flight.
How do you pronounce avión?
Ah-BYOHN. Stress the ó in avión.
How do I say by plane?
En avión.
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