aereo
airplane
The Italian word for 'airplane' is 'aereo'. It is a masculine noun (so it uses 'il' for 'the' and 'un' for 'a'), and it is used in the same context as in English. For example, 'I see an airplane' can be translated as 'Vedo un aereo'.
Example sentences using: aereo
Sto andando all'aereoporto per prendere un aereo.
I am going to the airport to catch a plane.
This example demonstrates the use of 'aereo' in a context where someone is going to the airport to catch a plane. Note that 'prendere' is used for 'to catch' in this context.
Il mio aereo parte alle otto.
My plane leaves at eight.
This example shows the use of 'aereo' in a sentence describing when a plane is scheduled to depart. Here, 'parte' is the Italian verb for 'leaves'.
Ho paura di volare in aereo.
I am afraid to fly by plane.
This sentence demonstrates how 'aereo' is used to express a fear of flying. Here, 'Ho paura' translates to 'I am afraid', while 'di volare' means 'to fly'.