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modo avión

/ˈmoðo aˈβjon/
phrase★Intermediate— airplane mode
informaltechnical

A setting on electronic devices that disables wireless communication (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular) to conserve battery life or comply with regulations.

En el avión, debes poner el teléfono en modo avión.

On the plane, you must put your phone in airplane mode.

El modo avión evita interferencias con los sistemas de navegación.

Airplane mode prevents interference with navigation systems.

💡

Commonly used on flights and in areas with restricted wireless signals.

Collocations

activar el modo aviónturn on airplane modedesactivar el modo aviónturn off airplane mode

Synonyms

modo aviónmodo de avión

Antonyms

modo normal

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

This phrase is widely understood in Spanish-speaking countries and is commonly used in tech contexts.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Spanish words 'modo' (mode) and 'avión' (airplane), referring to the setting used during flights.

📝Usage Notes

Often required in airplanes and sometimes used to avoid distractions or save battery.

Word Breakdown

modo
mode
root
+
avión
airplane
root
Diccionario Español-Inglés

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