aérea
“aérea” means “aerial” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
aerial, air
Also: airborne
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La ruta aérea más corta pasa sobre el océano.
A2The shortest air route passes over the ocean.
Necesitamos un estudio de fotografía aérea para este proyecto.
B1We need an aerial photography study for this project.
La fuerza aérea de nuestro país es muy moderna.
A2Our country's air force is very modern.
airline, aerial
Also: antenna
📝 In Action
¿Qué aérea ofrece el vuelo más barato a Londres?
B2Which airline offers the cheapest flight to London?
Tuvimos que ajustar la aérea del televisor para mejorar la recepción.
B1We had to adjust the aerial (antenna) of the television to improve reception.
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Words that translate to "aérea" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: aérea
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Which sentence correctly uses 'aérea' as an adjective?
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The word comes directly from the Latin *aērius*, which itself derived from the Greek word *aēr* (air). It has always been used to describe things related to the atmosphere or flight.
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'aérea' and 'aéreo'?
'Aérea' is the feminine form, and 'aéreo' is the masculine form. They both mean 'aerial' or 'air-related.' You choose which one to use based on the gender of the noun they are describing (e.g., 'la ruta aérea' vs. 'el espacio aéreo').
Can 'aérea' ever be a noun?
Yes. While it is primarily an adjective, it is commonly used as a short way to say 'aerolínea' (airline) or, in some places, 'antena' (antenna/aerial).