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Spanish Phrase

¿Mi vuelo está retrasado?

/mi ˈbwe.lo esˈta re.tɾaˈsa.ðo/
Meaning"Is my flight delayed?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether their scheduled flight has been delayed. It’s a polite, direct way to check the status of a specific flight, especially when you have a reservation or ticket in hand.

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When to use

Use this question at the airport check‑in desk, at a airline’s customer‑service counter, or when calling the airline’s phone line. It’s also handy when you’re waiting in a lounge or checking a flight board and want confirmation about your own flight.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Mivueloestáretrasado?

1

Mi (possessive adjective)

Shows ownership; agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.

2

vuelo (noun)

Masculine singular noun meaning “flight.”

3

está (verb estar)

Used for temporary states or conditions; here it asks about the current status of the flight.

4

retrasado (past participle as adjective)

Means “delayed.” With estar it describes a temporary condition.

5

Interrogative punctuation

Spanish questions are enclosed by opening (¿) and closing (?) marks.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Mi vuelo está retrasado?

Is my flight delayed?

Déjeme verificar… Sí, su vuelo tiene 30 minutos de retraso.

Let me check… Yes, your flight is 30 minutes delayed.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Mi vuelo es retrasado?

    Use "está" (temporary state) instead of "es" (essential characteristic).

  • ¿Mi vuelo está retrasadoo?

    Do not add an extra “-ado” (e.g., "retrasadoo"). The correct form is "retrasado".

  • Mi vuelo está retrasado?

    Missing the opening inverted question mark makes the sentence look like a statement.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Mi vuelo tiene retraso?

    Does my flight have a delay?

  • ¿Hay retraso en mi vuelo?

    Is there a delay on my flight?

  • ¿Mi vuelo está demorado?

    Is my flight delayed?

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Cultural Tip

In most Spanish‑speaking airports, staff will answer with the exact delay time (e.g., “30 minutos”) rather than a vague “sí” or “no.” When speaking to airline personnel, keep a respectful tone and use “por favor” if you add a request (e.g., “¿Podría decirme si mi vuelo está retrasado, por favor?”). In some regions, “demorado” is more common than “retrasado,” but both are understood everywhere.