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"Aeromozo" is a noun which is often translated as "flight attendant", and "azafata" is a noun which is also often translated as "flight attendant". Learn more about the difference between "aeromozo" and "azafata" below.
el aeromozo, la aeromoza(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
1. (profession)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. flight attendant
La aeromoza repartió almohadas a los pasajeros del avión.The flight attendant distributed pillows among the passengers on the plane.
b. steward (masculine)
El aeromozo me pidió que abriera la persiana de la ventanilla para el aterrizaje.The steward asked me to open the window cover for landing.
c. stewardess (feminine)
Las aeromozas en nuestro vuelo a Canadá fueron muy amables.The stewardesses in our flight to Canada were very kind.
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la azafata(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. flight attendant
¿Le puedes pedir a la azafata que traiga una manta por favor?Can you ask the flight attendant to bring a blanket please?
b. air hostess
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
La azafata me trajo una taza de café.The air hostess brought me a cup of coffee.
c. stewardess
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
(old-fashioned)
La azafata me indicó dónde sentarme.The stewardess told me where to sit.
a. hostess
La azafata me entregó mi gafete y materiales para la conferencia.The hostess gave me my name tag and conference materials.
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