touch down

US /tʌtʃ daʊn/
UK /tʌtʃ daʊn/
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aterrizaje

an act of an aircraft or spacecraft landing on the ground

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The pilot announced that they would touch down in ten minutes.
El piloto anunció que aterrizarían en diez minutos.
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The spacecraft made a smooth touchdown on the lunar surface.
La nave espacial realizó un aterrizaje suave en la superficie lunar.
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landingdescent
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touchdown

(in American football) a score of six points made by carrying or catching the ball into the opposing end zone

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The team scored a crucial touchdown in the final minute of the game.
El equipo anotó un touchdown crucial en el último minuto del partido.
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The quarterback threw a perfect pass for the touchdown.
El mariscal de campo lanzó un pase perfecto para el touchdown.
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aterrizar

of an aircraft or spacecraft) land

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The plane is expected to touch down at 3 PM.
Se espera que el avión aterrice a las 3 PM.
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The helicopter will touch down on the helipad.
El helicóptero aterrizará en el helipuerto.
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landalight
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