aviación

ah-bee-ah-SYOHN/aβjaˈsjon/

“aviación” means “aviation” in Spanish (the science or practice of flying aircraft).

aviation

Also: flying, air force

La aviación ha progresado mucho en el último siglo.

Aviation has progressed a lot in the last century.

Ella quiere estudiar una carrera en la aviación civil.

She wants to study for a career in civil aviation.

Mi abuelo trabajó muchos años en la aviación.

My grandfather worked for many years in aviation.

Words that translate to "aviación" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 3

Which article is correct for 'aviación'?

👥 Word Family▼

avión(airplane) — Noun

aviador(pilot/aviator) — Noun

avioneta(small plane) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

canciónestaciónavión

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'avis', which means 'bird'. It literally describes the act of mimicking a bird's flight.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: aviationEnglish: aviation

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Is 'aviación' used for the Air Force?

Yes, but it is usually specified as 'aviación militar' or simply 'el Ejército del Aire' (in Spain).

What is the difference between 'avión' and 'aviación'?

An 'avión' is the physical machine (the airplane), while 'aviación' is the general field, industry, or practice of flying.

Does 'aviación' have a plural form?

Yes, 'aviaciones', though it is rarely used because the word usually refers to the concept as a whole.