How to Say "embarkation" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “embarkation” is “embarque” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El embarque del vuelo 402 comienza en la puerta cinco.
Boarding for flight 402 begins at gate five.
Por favor, tengan su tarjeta de embarque a la mano.
Please have your boarding pass ready in your hand.
El proceso de embarque fue muy rápido y ordenado.
The boarding process was very fast and orderly.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'e', this word is always masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Noun vs. Verb
This is the name of the action (the boarding). If you want to say 'to board,' you use the verb 'embarcar'.
Confusing with 'Shipment'
Mistake: “Using 'embarque' to mean a package sent by mail.”
Correction: Use 'envío' for general mail; 'embarque' is mostly for large cargo or people on ships/planes.
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