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"Onboard" is a form of "onboard", a transitive verb which is often translated as "incorporar". "Aboard" is an adverb which is often translated as "a bordo". Learn more about the difference between "aboard" and "onboard" below.
aboard(
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bord
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (on board)
a. a bordo (ship or plane)
We only have about five more minutes until we go aboard.Solo nos quedan unos cinco minutos antes de subir a bordo.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
2. (on board)
a. en (train or bus)
The team is aboard the bus, en route to the game.El equipo está en el autobús de camino al partido.
b. a bordo de (ship or plane)
The flight attendant reminded us that smoking is not permitted aboard the aircraft.La azafata nos recordó que no está permitido fumar a bordo del avión.
onboard(
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bord
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. incorporar
Human Resources onboards new employees.El departamento de recursos humanos incorpora a nuevos empleados.
