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

aviones

ah-vyo-nes

nounmA1
airplanes?Flying machines,aircraft?General term for flying vehicles
Also:planes?Informal short term

📝 In Action

Hay muchos aviones volando sobre el aeropuerto.

A1

There are many airplanes flying over the airport.

Los aviones grandes suelen tener dos pasillos.

A2

Large aircraft usually have two aisles.

Me encanta mirar los aviones despegar y aterrizar.

A1

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

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Form

This word is the plural of 'avión'. Since 'avión' ends in a consonant ('n'), we add '-es' to make it plural.

Masculine Gender

'Aviones' is a masculine noun. Always use masculine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'los aviones grandes', not 'las aviones').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Misusing the Article

Mistake: "La aviones son ruidosos."

Correction: Los aviones son ruidosos. (Remember it is masculine, so use 'los'.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Quick Reference

Think of 'aviones' when you are talking about commercial air travel or any group of flying machines that aren't birds or drones.

✏️ 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

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).