Airports are part of most travel experiences… but how do you talk about them en español?
In this episode of Spanish Quickie (beginner‑level podcast), you’ll learn the essential airport vocabulary you need for basic interactions en español.
That way, you’ll feel more confident understanding and using vocabulario de aeropuerto during your next trip.
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Airport Vocabulary in Spanish
To start, “the airport” in Spanish is el aeropuerto.
Here are some common words you’ll hear in airport situations:
el equipaje: luggage
el billete de avión: plane ticket
la maleta: suitcase
hacer el check‑in: to check in
el número de vuelo: flight number
el asiento: seat
la puerta de embarque: boarding gate
abordar: to board
llegadas: arrivals
salidas: departures
el pasaporte: passport
la azafata: flight attendant
el piloto: pilot
Episode Transcript
The episode contains a short listening activity to practice airport vocabulary. Here is the Spanish transcript with its side-by.side English translation.
| Spanish (original) | English (translation) |
|---|---|
| Me gusta viajar en avión. Es divertido. | I like traveling by plane. It’s fun. |
| Tengo mi billete listo y mi maleta preparada. | I have my ticket ready and my suitcase packed. |
| Luego de hacer el check‑in, ya tengo mi tarjeta de embarque. | After checking in, I already have my boarding pass. |
| En este documento, aparece el número de vuelo, asiento y puerta de embarque. | On this document, the flight number, seat, and boarding gate appear. |
| Ya casi es momento de abordar, ¡nos vemos! | It’s almost time to board, see you! |
Spanish Airport Phrases
Here are some useful phrases you’ll hear (or need to use) at the airport:
¿Me permite su pasaporte? (May I have your passport)
¿Ventana o pasillo? (Window or aisle)
¿Dónde está la puerta de embarque? (Where is the boarding gate)
¿A qué hora empieza el embarque? (What time does boarding begin)
¿Dónde está el baño? (Where is the restroom)
Now that you’re familiar with the basics, it’s time to have fun en español with your new airport vocabulary.
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