aerial

BrE /ˈeərɪəl/ AmE /ˈɛriəl/

noun / adjective en → es

1 ANTENNA [singular] B2

a device for receiving or transmitting radio signals, especially one attached to a vehicle or building

antena, receptor de radio

  • an aerial on/in a car/house/building

Collocations television aerial · radio aerial

  • The television aerial is broken.

    La antena de televisión está rota.

2 AIRPLANE [singular] C1

a small airplane used for private or sports flying, often with an open cockpit and no roof

avioneta, monoplano

  • an aerial/aeroplane

Collocations aerial acrobatics · aerial stunt

  • He flew an old biplane and a small aeroplane.

    Él voló un viejo biplano y una pequeña avioneta.

3 VIEW [singular] B2

a view from the air, especially of a large area or landscape

vista desde el aire, panorama

  • an aerial/aerial view

Collocations aerial photography · aerial survey

  • The book contains many beautiful aerial photographs.

    El libro contiene muchas hermosas fotografías aéreas.

4 AIR [adjective before noun] C1

relating to the air or atmosphere; existing in the air

aéreo, atmosférico

  • an aerial/aerial force

Collocations aerial warfare · aerial combat

  • The army has an aerial division.

    El ejército tiene una división aérea.

5 ELEVATED [adjective before noun] C1

situated high above the ground or at a height; elevated

elevado, en altura

  • an aerial/aerial position

Collocations aerial observation · aerial reconnaissance

  • The birds took up an aerial position.

    Los pájaros tomaron una posición elevada.