aterrizó a salvo
/ateriθo a salbo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "landed safely" is translated into Spanish as aterrizó a salvo.
This phrase is used to describe an aircraft that has touched down on the ground without any accidents or injuries.
Which one should you use?
While aterrizó a salvo is a direct way to say an aircraft landed safely, you can also use the alternative aterrizó sin novedad. This alternative conveys that the landing occurred without any problems or changes to the expected status, often translated as "landed without incident".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase aterrizó a salvo uses the third-person singular preterite form of the verb aterrizar to indicate a completed action in the past. If you are referring to multiple aircraft or a crew, use the third-person plural form aterrizaron a salvo.
Did you know?
- The word salvo can also function as a noun meaning a 'salvo' or a simultaneous discharge of firearms. This means the word for 'safe' in aterrizó a salvo is a homonym for a cannon shot.
- The phrase sin novedad used for a safe landing is originally military jargon. In a military context 'novedad' refers to any deviation from the standard routine or an unexpected event.
- The verb aterrizar can be used metaphorically in Spanish to tell someone to 'come back to earth' or stop daydreaming, similar to the English expression.
Examples in context
- Quisiera informarles que aterricé sin contratiempos.I would like to inform you that I landed without any issues.
- Afortunadamente, el helicóptero aterrizó a salvo.Fortunately, the helicopter landed safely.
Example conversation
Javier is calling Sofía to let her know about a flight.
- JavierHola Sofía, el avión aterrizó a salvo.Hi Sofía, the plane landed safely.
- Sofía¡Qué alivio! Gracias por avisarme, Javier.What a relief! Thanks for letting me know, Javier.
- JavierSí, todo salió bien en el vuelo.Yes, everything went well on the flight.
- SofíaNos vemos pronto entonces.I'll see you soon then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
