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How to Say "aircraft" in Spanish

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aviones

ah-vyo-nes/aˈβjones/

nounA1general
Use 'aviones' when referring to multiple aircraft or as a general term for flying vehicles, similar to how 'planes' might be used in English.
A simple illustration showing three brightly colored airplanes soaring through a clear blue sky.

Examples

Hay muchos aviones volando sobre el aeropuerto.

There are many airplanes flying over the airport.

Los aviones grandes suelen tener dos pasillos.

Large aircraft usually have two aisles.

Me encanta mirar los aviones despegar y aterrizar.

I love watching the planes take off and land.

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').

Misusing the Article

Mistake: “La aviones son ruidosos.”

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

avión

nounA1formal/technical
Use 'avión' when referring to a single, specific aircraft, particularly in formal contexts or when discussing flight schedules and operations.

Examples

El avión despega a las siete de la mañana.

The plane takes off at seven in the morning.

Singular vs. Plural 'Aircraft'

The most common mistake is using the singular 'avión' when referring to multiple aircraft. Remember that 'aviones' is the plural form and should be used when you see more than one flying object. 'Avión' is strictly for one.

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