airport
An airport is a large area of land where airplanes take off and land. It usually includes buildings called terminals where passengers wait, check in their luggage, and go through security.
Exemplos
3 de 5I am going to the airport to meet my sister.
I am going to the airport to meet my sister.
The city council plans to expand the international airport next year.
The city council plans to expand the international airport next year.
See you at the airport!
See you at the airport!
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of it as a 'port' (like a seaport for ships) but for things in the 'air'.
Quiz rápido
We need to arrive at the _______ two hours before our flight.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: airport
Exemplos
I am going to the airport to meet my sister.
everydayI am going to the airport to meet my sister.
The city council plans to expand the international airport next year.
formalThe city council plans to expand the international airport next year.
See you at the airport!
informalSee you at the airport!
The airport serves as a critical hub for global logistics and trade.
academicThe airport serves as a critical hub for global logistics and trade.
Our meeting is at the airport lounge before our flight.
businessOur meeting is at the airport lounge before our flight.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
airport tax
airport tax
duty-free at the airport
duty-free at the airport
airport transfer
airport transfer
Frequentemente confundido com
An airport is the location or building complex, whereas an airplane is the vehicle that flies through the air.
Notas de uso
Use the preposition 'at' when referring to the airport as a location or point in space. Use 'to' when expressing movement toward it.
Erros comuns
Beginners often forget the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific airport. They also occasionally confuse the place (airport) with the vehicle (airplane).
Dica de memorização
Think of it as a 'port' (like a seaport for ships) but for things in the 'air'.
Origem da palavra
A compound word combining 'air' (from Greek aer) and 'port' (from Latin portus), appearing in the early 20th century as aviation became a public service.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Major international airports are often seen as global hubs where diverse cultures and nationalities intersect for short periods.
Quiz rápido
We need to arrive at the _______ two hours before our flight.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: airport
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