¿cómo estuvo tu vuelo?
The Spanish phrase for "how was your flight?" is ¿cómo estuvo tu vuelo?
This phrase is used to ask someone about their experience while traveling by plane.
When do people say it?
A common and natural way to respond to this question is Muy bien, gracias. (Very well, thank you.).
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, asking about a journey is often followed by a kiss on the cheek or a hug, regardless of whether the people are related.
- The word vuelo comes from the verb volar, which shares the same Latin root as the English word 'volatile'.
- The word volar can be used as slang in some regions to mean being high on drugs or being completely distracted.
Example conversation
Lucía is meeting Daniel at the airport arrivals area.
- Lucía¡Hola, Daniel! ¿Cómo estuvo tu vuelo?Hi, Daniel! How was your flight?
- DanielFue muy tranquilo, Lucía, gracias.It was very calm, Lucía, thank you.
- Lucía¿No hubo ningún retraso?There wasn't any delay?
- DanielNo, todo salió perfecto.No, everything went perfectly.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cómo, tu, vuelo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
