tripulante

tree-poo-LAN-teh/tɾipuˈlante/

“tripulante” means “crew member” in Spanish (a person working on a ship, plane, or spacecraft).

crew member

Also: cabin crew, sailor

Nounm or fB1

El tripulante nos indicó dónde estaban las salidas de emergencia.

The crew member showed us where the emergency exits were.

Cada tripulante del barco tiene una tarea muy importante.

Every crew member on the ship has a very important task.

La nave espacial lleva a seis tripulantes a la Estación Internacional.

The spacecraft is carrying six crew members to the International Station.

Words that translate to "tripulante" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 3

If you are traveling on a plane but you don't work there, are you a 'tripulante'?

👥 Word Family▼

tripulación(crew) — Noun

tripular(to man or crew a vehicle) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the verb 'tripular' (to man a ship), which comes from the idea of preparing or equipping a vessel with its necessary gear and people.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: tripulanteFrench: tripulant

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Is a pilot a 'tripulante'?

Yes! Any person who works to operate the vehicle or serve those on board is considered a 'tripulante'.

What is the difference between 'tripulante' and 'tripulación'?

A 'tripulante' is one person (a crew member), while 'tripulación' refers to the entire group of people (the crew) as a whole.

Can I use 'tripulante' for a bus driver?

Not usually. It is mostly reserved for maritime (sea), aerial (air), or space travel. For a bus, you would just say 'conductor' (driver).