the plane is taking off

the plane is taking off(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. el avión está despegando
The plane is taking off. You have to put your phone away.El avión está despegando. Tienes que guardar el teléfono.
b. el avión está decolando
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I always get nervous when the plane is taking off.Siempre me pongo nervioso cuando el avión está decolando.
a. el avión va a despegar
The plane is taking off shortly.El avión va a despegar dentro de poco.
b. el avión va a decolar
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
The plane is taking off in 20 minutes.El avión va a decolar en 20 minutos.
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