Spanish · Travel & Places
Aeropuerto
Airport
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where aircraft land and take off.
Example
El vuelo sale del aeropuerto a las ocho.
The flight leaves the airport at eight.
Etymology
The word 'aeropuerto' comes from the combination of 'aero-', meaning 'air', from Greek, and 'puerto', meaning 'port'. It refers to an air travel port.
How & Where It’s Used
'Aeropuerto' is primarily used in formal contexts, such as in travel and aviation discussions. It is widely used in both written and spoken Spanish across all regions.