How to Say "ship's company" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ship's company” is “tripulación” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La tripulación del avión fue muy amable durante el vuelo.
The plane's crew was very kind during the flight.
Se necesita una tripulación de al menos diez personas para operar este barco.
A crew of at least ten people is needed to operate this ship.
La tripulación de la nave espacial se preparó para el despegue.
The spacecraft crew prepared for takeoff.
Collective Noun
Even though 'tripulación' refers to many people, it is a singular noun in Spanish, so always use singular verbs (e.g., 'La tripulación está lista,' not 'están').
Confusing Gender
Mistake: “Usar 'el tripulación' (using the masculine article).”
Correction: Since the word ends in '-ción,' it is always feminine: 'La tripulación.'
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