🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

a bordo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: a ˈboɾ.ðo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Onboard/ˈɒn.bɔːd/
adjectiveadverbverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #3400 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El capitán dio la bienvenida a todos a bordo."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Situated on or carried within a vehicle, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.

    "The aircraft is equipped with advanced onboard computers."
  2. 2

    Participating in or working with a group, organization, or project, especially as a new member or employee.

    "We are thrilled to have you onboard for this new venture."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the nautical prepositional phrase 'on board', dating back to the late 16th century, referring to being on a ship. Over time, the term generalized from maritime contexts to aviation, space travel, corporate integration, and digital user experiences.

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