aéreo
/ah-EH-reh-oh/
air
A depiction of air transport, illustrating the meaning of 'aéreo' as related to 'air'.
aéreo(Adjective)
air
?as in 'air transport'
,aerial
?relating to the air
aviation
?related to flying
,airborne
?carried by air
📝 In Action
El transporte aéreo es el más rápido para largas distancias.
A2Air transport is the fastest for long distances.
La fotografía aérea nos mostró todo el paisaje.
B1The aerial photograph showed us the entire landscape.
Tenemos que revisar el espacio aéreo antes del despegue.
B2We have to check the airspace before takeoff.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement
Since 'aéreo' is an adjective, its ending must match the noun it describes. If the noun is feminine (like 'fotografía'), use 'aérea'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'aéreo' and 'aire'
Mistake: "Usar 'el aire transporte' en lugar de 'el transporte aéreo'."
Correction: 'Aire' is the noun (the substance), 'aéreo' is the adjective (describing something related to the air). Use the adjective when describing things like transport or services.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Services
This word is most often used to describe services or systems, such as 'servicio aéreo' (air service) or 'tráfico aéreo' (air traffic).
A bright, spacious room with curtains blowing, visualizing the meaning of 'aéreo' as 'airy' (light and spacious).
📝 In Action
La bailarina ejecutó un movimiento aéreo, casi flotando sobre el escenario.
C1The dancer executed an airy movement, almost floating above the stage.
El compositor logró una melodía de una belleza aérea.
C2The composer achieved a melody of ethereal beauty.
⭐ Usage Tips
Literary Use
This meaning is often reserved for describing art, music, or physical movements that suggest lightness and grace, rather than literal air travel.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aéreo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the feminine form of the adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know whether to use 'aéreo' or 'aérea'?
Since 'aéreo' is an adjective, you must look at the noun it describes. If the noun is masculine (like 'transporte'), use 'aéreo'. If the noun is feminine (like 'línea'), use 'aérea'.
Is 'aéreo' used only for airplanes?
No, while it is very common in aviation contexts, it refers to anything related to the air, including weather, atmosphere, or even the graceful movement of dancers (the figurative meaning).