Southwest Airlines
The phrase Southwest Airlines refers to the American airline company in Spanish.
In Mexico, Volaris is a low-cost airline often compared to Southwest Airlines.
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers use the feminine article la when talking about 'Southwest Airlines' because they are mentally substituting the phrase with la compañía.
- While 'Southwest Airlines' is a brand name, the Spanish word for the direction 'southwest' differs by region, using sudoeste in Spain and suroeste in Latin America.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term 'low-cost' is used as a loanword to describe the business model of airlines like 'Southwest', rather than using a Spanish equivalent.
Examples in context
- Voy a viajar con Southwest Airlines.I am going to travel with Southwest Airlines.
- Busco un vuelo barato de Southwest Airlines.I am looking for a cheap Southwest Airlines flight.
- Southwest Airlines tiene vuelos directos.Southwest Airlines has direct flights.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about holiday travel plans.
- Alejandro¿Qué tal tus vacaciones, Elena?How are your holidays, Elena?
- ElenaCompré un billete en Southwest Airlines.I bought a ticket on Southwest Airlines.
- Alejandro¡Qué bien! Es una buena compañía.That's great! It is a good company.
- ElenaSí, espero que el vuelo sea tranquilo.Yes, I hope the flight is smooth.
