aeropuerto
“aeropuerto” means “airport” in Spanish (A location for air travel).
airport
Also: air terminal
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El aeropuerto internacional es muy grande.
A1The international airport is very large.
Necesito llegar al aeropuerto dos horas antes de mi vuelo.
A2I need to arrive at the airport two hours before my flight.
¿Hay un autobús que vaya directo al aeropuerto?
A1Is there a bus that goes directly to the airport?
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This word is a combination of two Greek and Latin roots. 'Aero-' comes from the Greek word for 'air,' and '-puerto' comes from the Latin word meaning 'port' or 'harbor.' So, literally, it means 'air harbor' or 'air port,' a place where air vehicles arrive and depart.
First recorded: Early 20th century (coined as air travel became common)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'aeropuerto' masculine ('el aeropuerto') if it ends in '-o'?
While many Spanish words ending in '-o' are masculine, the gender of 'aeropuerto' is simply masculine. This is common for compound words or words derived from specific roots. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Is there a shorter way to say 'aeropuerto' in casual speech?
Not really. Although some people might shorten related words (like 'la aero' for 'aerolínea' or airline), 'aeropuerto' is almost always said in full because it's a specific, necessary term.