Spanish Chunks

911 / 1000
Tier 3: Advanced

Hacer escala técnica

To make a technical stop

Audio coming soon
Travel & Directions Institutionalized Expression Advanced formal
Pronunciation:

a-SER es-KA-la tek-NEE-ka

When to use:

Stop for refueling or technical reasons.

See It in Context

El avión hizo escala técnica para repostar.

The plane made a technical stop to refuel.

Air travel
Debemos hacer una escala técnica para revisar el motor.

We need to make a technical stop to check the engine.

Car trouble
La escala técnica duró solo 45 minutos.

The technical stop lasted only 45 minutes.

Duration