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How to Say "aviation" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word foraviationis aéreouse 'aéreo' when you are describing something as being related to, or pertaining to, the air or flying, such as air transport or air routes..

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aéreo

AdjectiveA2General
Use 'aéreo' when you are describing something as being related to, or pertaining to, the air or flying, such as air transport or air routes.

Examples

El transporte aéreo es el más rápido para largas distancias.

Air transport is the fastest for long distances.

navegación

NounB1General
Use 'navegación' when referring to the act or skill of traveling by air, similar to how 'navigation' is used for sea travel.

Examples

Los antiguos marineros usaban las estrellas para la navegación.

Ancient sailors used the stars for navigation.

Aéreo vs. Navegación

Learners often confuse 'aéreo' and 'navegación' because both relate to air travel. Remember that 'aéreo' is an adjective describing something *related to* the air, while 'navegación' is a noun referring to the *act of traveling* by air.

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