aéreo
“aéreo” means “air” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
air, aerial
Also: aviation, airborne
📝 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.
airy, ethereal
Also: light
📝 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.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: aéreo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the feminine form of the adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *aerius*, meaning 'pertaining to the air' or 'airy.' It shares its root with the Spanish word 'aire' (air).
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
Cognates (Related words)
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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).