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aerolínea

ah-eh-ro-LEE-neh-ah/aeɾoˈlinea/

“aerolínea” means “airline” in Spanish (a company providing air travel services).

airline

Also: air carrier
NounfA2
General
A large commercial airplane with a colorful tail design parked at an airport terminal gate.

📝 In Action

¿Qué aerolínea tiene los vuelos más baratos?

A1

Which airline has the cheapest flights?

Mi aerolínea favorita siempre ofrece un buen servicio.

A2

My favorite airline always offers good service.

La aerolínea nacional anunció nuevas rutas a Europa.

B1

The national airline announced new routes to Europe.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • línea aérea (air line)
  • compañía aérea (air company)

Common Collocations

  • aerolínea de bajo costo – budget / low-cost airline
  • billete de aerolínea – airline ticket
  • trabajar en una aerolínea – to work at an airline

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "aerolínea" in Spanish:

air carrier→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: aerolínea

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the airline'?

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👥 Word Family▼
avión(airplane) — Noun
aeropuerto(airport) — Noun
aéreo(aerial / relating to air) — Adjective
aeronave(aircraft) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
líneachimenea
📚 Etymology▼

Formed by combining 'aero-' (from Greek 'aer' meaning air) and 'línea' (from Latin 'linea' meaning thread or line). It literally describes a line of travel through the air.

First recorded: Early 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: airlineFrench: aéroline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it 'aerolínea' or 'línea aérea'?

Both are correct and mean the same thing. 'Aerolínea' is a single word used very commonly, while 'línea aérea' is a two-word phrase that is slightly more formal.

Does 'aerolínea' change if the pilot is a man or a woman?

No, 'aerolínea' always refers to the company and always stays feminine, regardless of who works there.

Can I use this word for cargo companies?

Yes, but they are often specified as 'aerolíneas de carga' (cargo airlines).