llegada
/ʝeˈɡada/feminine
The English phrase arrival is translated into Spanish as llegada. Wiktionary also lists arribo and arribaje.
Meaning: act of arriving (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| llegada | /ʝeˈɡada/ | feminine |
| arribo | /aˈribo/ | masculine |
| arribaje | /aribaxe/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| alleganza | /aʝeɡanθa/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /aʝeɡansa/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
The term refers to the act of arriving.
Which one should you use?
llegada is the standard, most common word for arrival in almost all contexts. In contrast, arribo is a more formal or technical term often used in aviation, maritime or official contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
arribo is a masculine noun and must be preceded by masculine articles like el or un.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝeˈɡada/
Did you know?
- In Spanish sports commentary, la llegada is often used to describe a 'scoring chance' or a dangerous attack that reaches the opponent's goal area.
- The word arribo comes from the verb arribar, which originally meant to steer a ship toward the coast or beach.
- When talking about a 'late arrival' in a professional context, Spanish speakers often use the noun retraso instead of llegada tarde.
Examples in context
- Su llegada animó la fiesta.His arrival pepped up the party.This sentence is useful for showing how llegada can act as a subject that influences a mood.Tatoeba #2258666 by hayastan, translation #2258665 by _undertoad
- Yo le informé de mi llegada.I informed her of my arrival.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use llegada after a preposition.Tatoeba #6081263 by baudelaire, translation #261187 by CK
- Su llegada fue saludada con ovaciones.His arrival was greeted with cheers.This sentence is useful for showing how llegada can be the subject of a passive construction.Tatoeba #5844379 by albrusgher, translation #287258 by CK
- La llegada del presidente al aeropuerto fue bien recibida.The arrival of the president at the airport was well-received.
- La llegada de la delegación oficial será anunciada en breve.The official delegation's arrival will be announced shortly.
- Por favor, permanezcan sentados hasta el arribo del capitán.Please remain seated until the arrival of the captain.
- Acabo de llegar al hotel.I just arrived at the hotel.
- ¿Cuándo vas a llegar a la fiesta?When will you arrive at the party?
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are waiting at the airport.
- ElenaYa anunciaron la llegada del vuelo.They already announced the arrival of the flight.
- AlejandroPerfecto, busquemos la puerta de salida.Perfect, let's look for the exit gate.
- ElenaTengo que avisar de mi llegada.I have to notify them of my arrival.
- AlejandroSí, hazlo ahora mismo, Elena.Yes, do it right now, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “arrival” translations and entries llegada, arribo, arribaje, alleganza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arribo, llegada, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
