Avios
/abjos/from spelling rules
Avios is the Spanish term for the loyalty reward points used by members of the British Airways Executive Club.
How do you pronounce it?
/abjos/
Did you know?
- In maritime and aviation history, the term avío specifically describes the process of provisioning a vessel or aircraft for flight or sail.
- In certain regional Spanish dialects, the word avío can unexpectedly refer to the act of repairing or fixing an object.
- When discussing these rewards in Spanish travel blogs, it is common to see the compound phrase 'puntos Avios'.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuántos puntos tienes en tu cuenta de Avios?How many points do you have in your Avios account?
- Puedo pagar el vuelo con mis Avios.I can pay for the flight with my Avios.
- Necesito más Avios para este viaje.I need more Avios for this trip.
- ¿Cuántos Avios tienes acumulados en tu cuenta?How many Avios do you have accumulated in your account?
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are planning a vacation together.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿quieres viajar a Londres con mis Avios?Daniel, do you want to travel to London with my Avios?
- Daniel¡Eso sería genial, Sofía!That would be great, Sofia!
- SofíaTengo suficientes Avios para los dos.I have enough Avios for both of us.
- DanielEres la mejor.You are the best.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
