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How to Say "plane" in Spanish

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avión

nounA1general
Use 'avión' when referring to the common vehicle that flies through the air, also known as an airplane or aircraft.

Examples

El avión despega a las siete de la mañana.

The plane takes off at seven in the morning.

cepillo

seh-PEE-yoh/seˈpi.ʝo/

nounB1technical
Use 'cepillo' for the woodworking tool used to smooth surfaces, often called a 'wood plane' in English.
A classic metal and wood hand plane, a tool used for smoothing wood surfaces.

Examples

El carpintero usó el cepillo para dejar la tabla perfectamente lisa.

The carpenter used the plane to leave the board perfectly smooth.

Necesitamos afilar la cuchilla del cepillo.

We need to sharpen the blade of the plane.

plano

/plah-noh//ˈplano/

nounB2general
Use 'plano' when referring to a level, a map, a blueprint, or a specific shot in film (like a close-up).
A tight, close-up illustration focusing only on the face and upper shoulders of a smiling character, representing a cinematic shot angle.

Examples

El director decidió hacer un primer plano de sus ojos para mostrar la emoción.

The director decided to do a close-up shot of her eyes to show the emotion.

El plano general captura todo el paisaje de la montaña.

The wide shot captures the entire mountain landscape.

Confusing 'Avión' with 'Plano'

The most frequent error learners make is confusing 'avión' (airplane) with 'plano'. Remember that 'plano' can mean a map or a flat surface, but never a flying machine. Always use 'avión' for air travel.

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