How to Say "layover" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “layover” is “conexión” — use 'conexión' specifically when referring to a stop between flights during air travel..
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conexión
nounB1travel
Use 'conexión' specifically when referring to a stop between flights during air travel.
Examples
Nuestro vuelo tiene una conexión de dos horas en Madrid.
Our flight has a two-hour connection in Madrid (a layover/transfer).
parada
/pah-RAH-dah//paˈɾaða/
nounB1travel
Use 'parada' for a general stop or break during any type of trip, not exclusively for flights.
Examples
Hagamos una parada para comer algo antes de seguir el camino.
Let's make a stop to eat something before continuing the journey.
El vuelo tiene una parada de tres horas en Madrid.
The flight has a three-hour layover in Madrid.
Common Verb Partner
The most frequent way to use this meaning is with the verb 'hacer' (to do/make): 'hacer una parada'.
Conexión vs. Parada
Learners often mistakenly use 'parada' for flight layovers. Remember that 'conexión' is the specific term for a transfer between flights, while 'parada' is a more general stop.
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