embarque
/emˈbaɾke/masculine
The Spanish word for boarding is embarque. If unsure, use embarque. Wiktionary also lists embarco.
Meaning: embarkation (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| embarque | /emˈbaɾke/ | masculine |
| embarco | /emˈbaɾko/ | masculine |
embarque is a masculine noun used to refer to the process of embarkation. It is the standard term used in airports, docks and stations to describe the boarding process.
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between the noun and the verb. Use embarque when you are talking about the process of boarding (the noun). Use embarco when you want to say 'I board' (the verb).
How does it change in a sentence?
embarco is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb embarcar, which translates to 'I board'.
How do you pronounce it?
/emˈbaɾke/
Did you know?
- The verb embarcar can also mean to get someone drunk, particularly in certain regional slangs where it implies a loss of balance or control.
- The word embarque traces its ultimate roots back to the Ancient Egyptian word bꜣjr through Coptic and Ancient Greek.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, embarque is used not just for vehicles but also to describe the shipping or dispatch of freight and merchandise.
Examples in context
- ¿A qué hora empieza el embarque?What time does boarding begin?This sentence is useful for asking about the start time of the embarque.Tatoeba #1694115 by teskmon, translation #24568 by CK
- El embarque para el vuelo AA123 con destino a Madrid está por comenzar.Boarding for flight AA123 to Madrid is about to begin.
- ¡Atención a todos los pasajeros! Se informa que el embarque en curso es para el tren con destino a Barcelona.Attention all passengers! Please be advised that the boarding currently taking place is for the train to Barcelona.
- Estoy emocionado por el abordaje de nuestro vuelo a Cancún.I'm excited for our boarding of the flight to Cancun.
- Vamos a tardar un poco en subir al avión, el tráfico fue más intenso de lo esperado.We'll take a bit longer to board the plane since the traffic was heavier than expected.
- El abordaje del vuelo está próximoBoarding for the flight is coming soon.
- El embarque es por la puerta cinco.The boarding is at gate five.
- Debemos llegar antes del embarque.We must arrive before boarding.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are waiting at the airport terminal.
- Elena¿Sabes si el embarque ya comenzó, Javier?Do you know if boarding has already started, Javier?
- JavierNo, todavía falta un poco.No, there is still a little time.
- ElenaPerfecto, entonces podemos tomar un café.Perfect, then we can have a coffee.
- JavierMe parece una excelente idea, Elena.That sounds like an excellent idea, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “boarding” translations and entries embarque, embarco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries embarco, embarque, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
