avião
airplane
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ɐ.vi.ˈɐ̃w̃/
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Cultural Note
In Portugal, planes 'aterram' (land), while in Brazil they 'pousam' or 'aterrissam.' TAP Air Portugal is the national carrier, connecting Lisbon to former Portuguese colonies worldwide, making it a hub for lusophone travel.
📝 Example Sentences
O avião aterra às oito da noite.
The airplane lands at eight in the evening.
É a primeira vez que ando de avião.
It's my first time flying.
O avião para o Rio sai do terminal dois.
The plane to Rio departs from terminal two.