aero

BrE /ˈeərəʊ/ AmE /ˈerəo/

noun / adjective en → es

1 AIRPLANE [noun] B1

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and aerofoil-shaped stabilizing surfaces, used for transport or sport.

avión, aeronave

Collocations aeroplane flight · commercial aeroplane

  • The aeroplane was delayed by two hours.

    El avión tuvo un retraso de dos horas.

2 SPORT [noun] B2

a sport or activity involving flying in an aeroplane, glider, or other aircraft.

deporte aéreo, vuelo deportivo

Collocations aerobatics flight · parachute aeroplane

  • He is an enthusiast of aeromodelling.

    Es un entusiasta de la modelismo aéreo.

3 PREFIX [adjective] C1

relating to or involving aircraft, flying, or the air.

aerodinámico, aeronáutico

Collocations aero club · aero engine

  • The company specializes in aero engineering.

    La empresa se especializa en ingeniería aeronáutica.