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Spanish Phrase

¿Cuál es el peso máximo en vuelos internacionales?

/ˈkwal es el ˈpeso ˈmaksimo en ˈβwelos internatθjoˈnales/
Meaning"What is the maximum weight on international flights?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks for the highest allowed weight for luggage on international flights. It can refer to checked baggage, carry‑on, or both, depending on the airline’s policy.

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When to use

Use this question at airline counters, during online check‑in, or when reading airline terms and conditions to clarify baggage limits before an overseas trip.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Cuáleselpesomáximoenvuelosinternacionales?

1

¿Cuál?

Interrogative pronoun used to ask for a specific piece of information; agrees in gender and number with the noun it refers to.

2

es (ser)

Third‑person singular of the verb 'ser', used for definitions, identities, and characteristics.

3

el peso máximo

Noun phrase where 'peso' (weight) is modified by the adjective 'máximo' (maximum); the article 'el' matches the masculine singular noun.

4

en vuelos internacionales

Prepositional phrase indicating the context; 'vuelos' (flights) is plural, 'internacionales' agrees in gender and number.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Cuál es el peso máximo en vuelos internacionales?

What's the maximum weight on international flights?

Depende de la aerolínea, pero normalmente es 23 kg para equipaje facturado.

It depends on the airline, but usually it's 23 kg for checked baggage.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Cuál es el pesar máximo en vuelos internacionales?

    Use the noun 'peso' (weight) not the verb 'pesar' (to weigh) in this construction.

  • ¿Cuál es el peso máximo sobre vuelos internacionales?

    The preposition 'en' is correct; avoid 'sobre' which changes the meaning to 'about'.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Cuál es el límite de peso en vuelos internacionales?

    What is the weight limit on international flights?

  • ¿Qué peso máximo se permite en vuelos internacionales?

    What maximum weight is allowed on international flights?

es

Cultural Tip

Many airlines differentiate allowances by class (economy, business, first) and by region; some Latin‑American carriers quote limits in pounds (lb) instead of kilograms. When asking in Spanish, adding a polite 'por favor' and thanking the staff ('gracias') helps maintain a courteous tone.