This article covers essential English vocabulary for navigating airports, train stations, and common travel situations, including ticketing, security, boarding, and more.
This article introduces key English vocabulary related to airports and train stations, helping you navigate common travel situations with confidence. Topics include general vocabulary, ticketing, security, boarding, and more.
General Vocabulary
These are essential words you’ll see or hear in both airports and train stations.
| English | Spanish | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| airport | aeropuerto | The airport is very busy today. | El aeropuerto está muy ocupado hoy. |
| train station | estación de tren | The train station is downtown. | La estación de tren está en el centro. |
| terminal | terminal | Our flight leaves from Terminal 3. | Nuestro vuelo sale de la Terminal 3. |
| platform | andén | The train will arrive at platform 5. | El tren llegará al andén 5. |
| ticket | boleto | I need to buy a ticket to Madrid. | Necesito comprar un boleto a Madrid. |
| gate | puerta | Our gate is B12. | Nuestra puerta es B12. |
| schedule | horario | Check the schedule for train times. | Consulta el horario de los trenes. |
| delay | retraso | The flight has a delay of one hour. | El vuelo tiene un retraso de una hora. |
| luggage | equipaje | I have two pieces of luggage. | Tengo dos piezas de equipaje. |
| passenger | pasajero | Passengers should board now. | Los pasajeros deben abordar ahora. |
Ticketing & Reservations
Understanding these words will help you buy tickets and make reservations.
| English | Spanish | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| one-way | ida | I need a one-way ticket to Paris. | Necesito un boleto de ida a París. |
| round-trip | ida y vuelta | I bought a round-trip ticket. | Compré un boleto de ida y vuelta. |
| reservation | reserva | I have a reservation under Smith. | Tengo una reserva a nombre de Smith. |
| seat | asiento | My seat is 12A. | Mi asiento es 12A. |
| window | ventana | I prefer a window seat. | Prefiero un asiento junto a la ventana. |
| aisle | pasillo | She is sitting in the aisle seat. | Ella está sentada en el asiento del pasillo. |
| boarding pass | pase de abordar | Show me your boarding pass, please. | Muéstreme su pase de abordar, por favor. |
| ticket counter | taquilla | The ticket counter is closed. | La taquilla está cerrada. |
| online check-in | check-in en línea | I completed online check-in. | Hice el check-in en línea. |
| cancellation | cancelación | There was a cancellation due to weather. | Hubo una cancelación por el clima. |
Muéstreme su ___ de abordar, por favor.
What do you call the piece of paper or card that shows your seat and flight details?
boarding pass
A 'boarding pass' is required to board an airplane, showing your seat and flight information.
Security & Customs
These words are important for passing through security and customs checks.
| English | Spanish | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| security checkpoint | control de seguridad | Remove your laptop at the checkpoint. | Saque su laptop en el control de seguridad. |
| metal detector | detector de metales | Walk through the metal detector. | Pasa por el detector de metales. |
| passport control | control de pasaportes | Wait in line for passport control. | Espera en la fila para control de pasaportes. |
| customs | aduana | Declare any items in customs. | Declara cualquier artículo en la aduana. |
| carry-on luggage | equipaje de mano | Your carry-on must fit overhead. | Tu equipaje de mano debe caber arriba. |
| prohibited items | artículos prohibidos | Knives are prohibited on planes. | Los cuchillos están prohibidos en los aviones. |
| liquids | líquidos | Liquids must be under 100 ml. | Los líquidos deben ser menores de 100 ml. |
| boarding gate | puerta de embarque | Proceed to the boarding gate. | Dirígete a la puerta de embarque. |
| identification (ID) | identificación | Present your ID at the counter. | Presenta tu identificación en la taquilla. |
| baggage claim | reclamo de equipaje | Pick up your bag at baggage claim 7. | Recoge tu bolsa en reclamo de equipaje 7. |
Boarding & Departure
These words will help you understand announcements and follow instructions when boarding.
| English | Spanish | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| boarding | abordaje | Boarding begins in 15 minutes. | El abordaje comienza en 15 minutos. |
| final call | llamada final | This is the final call for Flight 202. | Esta es la llamada final para el Vuelo 202. |
| boarding group | grupo de abordaje | Our group is boarding now. | Nuestro grupo está abordando ahora. |
| departure | salida | The departure is scheduled for 10 AM. | La salida está programada para las 10 AM. |
| arrival | llegada | The arrival was delayed. | La llegada se retrasó. |
| on time | a tiempo | The train is arriving on time. | El tren llegará a tiempo. |
| canceled | cancelado | The flight has been canceled. | El vuelo ha sido cancelado. |
| gate change | cambio de puerta | There is a gate change to C3. | Hay un cambio de puerta a C3. |
| boarding pass | pase de abordar | Don’t lose your boarding pass. | No pierdas tu pase de abordar. |
| final destination | destino final | This train’s final destination is Barcelona. | El destino final de este tren es Barcelona. |
Using this guide, you’ll be better equipped to navigate airports and train stations in English with confidence. Safe travels!
El ___ comienza en 15 minutos.
What is the term for getting on the plane or train?
boarding
'Boarding' is the process where passengers enter the plane or train.
Flashcards (1 of 40)
- English 🧳: airport
- English Example: The airport is very busy today.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
