vuelo directo
/bwelo diɾeɡto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "direct flight" is translated into Spanish as vuelo directo.
vuelo directo refers to a flight without changing aircraft. You can also use the alternative phrase vuelo sin escalas to specifically communicate that a flight is without layovers.
Meaning: a flight without changing aircraft (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of vuelo (flight) and directo (direct).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural ending -s, resulting in vuelos directos.
Did you know?
- In Spanish broadcasting, a 'live' television or radio broadcast is called en directo, using the same word as 'direct flight'.
- In a sports context, directo is used to describe a 'straight' punch in boxing, such as a jab.
- The word directo is a linguistic doublet of the Spanish word derecho, meaning 'right' or 'straight'. Both words share the same Latin ancestor dīrēctus but evolved to serve different grammatical functions.
Examples in context
- ¿Es un vuelo directo?Is it a direct flight?Tatoeba #1296593 by marcelostockle, translation #42219 by CK
- Tom tomó un vuelo directo a Boston.Tom took a direct flight to Boston.Tatoeba #1508926 by marcelostockle, translation #1092669 by CK
- ¿Tiene vuelos directos?Do you have direct flights?
- ¿Tienen vuelos sin escalas?Do you have non-stop flights?
- Prefiero un vuelo directo para viajar más rápido.I prefer a direct flight to travel faster.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are looking at travel options online.
- Sofía¿Hay algún vuelo directo a Madrid?Is there a direct flight to Madrid?
- DanielSí, hay un vuelo directo esta tarde.Yes, there is a direct flight this afternoon.
- SofíaEse es mucho mejor que hacer escalas.That is much better than having layovers.
- DanielEntonces, vamos a comprar los boletos.Then, let's buy the tickets.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries directo, vuelo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
