aviones

ah-vyo-nes/aˈβjones/

“aviones” means “airplanes” in Spanish (Flying machines).

airplanes, aircraft

Also: planes

NounmA1

A simple illustration showing three brightly colored airplanes soaring through a clear blue sky.

📝 In Action

Hay muchos aviones volando sobre el aeropuerto.

There are many airplanes flying over the airport.

Los aviones grandes suelen tener dos pasillos.

Large aircraft usually have two aisles.

Me encanta mirar los aviones despegar y aterrizar.

I love watching the planes take off and land.

Word Connections

Synonyms

aeronaves (aircraft)
aeroplanos (airplanes (less common))

Common Collocations

controlador de aviones – air traffic controller
modelo de aviones – model airplanes

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "aviones" in Spanish:

aircraft→airplanes→planes→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: aviones

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'aviones'?

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👥 Word Family▼

avión(airplane (singular)) — Noun

avioneta(small plane) — Noun

aviador(pilot) — Noun

aeropuerto(airport) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

camiones millones

📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the French word 'avion', which was created in the 19th century. It is ultimately rooted in the Latin word *avis*, meaning 'bird'.

First recorded: 19th century (in its modern usage)

Cognates (Related words)

French: avionPortuguese: aviões

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if a noun ending in -es is masculine or feminine?

The easiest way is to know the singular form. Since the singular form 'avión' uses 'el' (el avión), its plural form 'aviones' must use 'los' (los aviones). If the singular form is feminine, the plural will also be feminine.

Is 'aviones' used for model planes or just real ones?

'Aviones' can be used for both! You can talk about 'los aviones de juguete' (toy airplanes) or 'los aviones de papel' (paper airplanes).