suporte aéreo

[suˈpɔʁ.tʃi aˈɛ.rjʊ]

nounmasculinepl: suportes aéreos

air support

1. Military assistance provided by aircraft to ground forces or naval operations

The ground troops requested air support to advance their position.

As tropas terrestres solicitaram suporte aéreo para avançar sua posição.

2. Logistical support delivered via aircraft

The remote village received air support with medical supplies.

A aldeia remota recebeu suporte aéreo com suprimentos médicos.

3. Aviation infrastructure or assistance

The airport provides air support for international flights.

O aeroporto oferece suporte aéreo para voos internacionais.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

suporte aéreo / apoio aéreo

Both terms are commonly used in military and aviation contexts

Portugal

apoio aéreo / suporte aéreo

Both terms are standard; 'apoio aéreo' is slightly more common in military terminology

Military Spanish

apoyo aéreo

Related term in Spanish military vocabulary

chamar suporte aéreo (to call in air support)

fornecer cobertura aérea (to provide air cover)

pedir apoio aéreo (to request air assistance)

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