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airborne
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airborne(
ehr
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born
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (military)
a. aerotransportado
The airborne operation began at dawn when the plane full of paratroopers took off.La operación aerotransportada comenzó al amanecer cuando el avión lleno de paracaidistas despegó.
2. (in the air)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The hot air balloon was airborne when the storm hit.El globo aerostático estaba volando cuando llegó la tormenta.
You'll have to wait until the plane is airborne to use your portable electronic device.Tendrás que esperar hasta que el avión haya despegado para usar tu dispositivo electrónico portátil.
a. llevado por el aire
Airborne allergens such as pollen can cause discomfort.Los alérgenos llevados por el aire como el polen pueden causar malestar.
b. transmitido por el aire (medicine)
Airborne infections are very contagious because they can be caught just about anywhere.Las infecciones transmitidas por el aire son muy contagiosas porque se pueden contraer casi en cualquier sitio.
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