Arrival or Arival

Which spelling is correct?

Learn the difference between "Arrival" and "Arival". These are commonly confused spellings and how to use them correctly.

❌ Arival

This spelling is incorrect. "Arival" is missing the second "r" - it should be "arrival."

✅ Arrival

This is the correct spelling. "Arrival" means the act of arriving or reaching a destination.

Definition

Arrival (noun): The act of arriving or reaching a destination; the time when someone or something arrives; a person or thing that has arrived.

Examples:

We are waiting for the arrival of the train.
His arrival was announced at 3 PM.
The new arrivals at the hotel were greeted warmly.

Synonyms

Words with similar meanings to "arrival":

Coming
Appearance
Entry
Advent
Reaching
Attainment
Approach
Landing

Related terms:

Arrive
Arriving
Arrived
Destination
Journey
Travel
Reach
Come

Usage Notes

Note: "Arrival" is the correct spelling. "Arival" is a common misspelling—remember to include both "r" letters: a-r-r-i-v-a-l.

Tip: Think of "arrive" + "al" to remember the correct spelling. The word comes from Old French "ariver" meaning to reach the shore.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it arival or arrival?

The correct spelling is "arrival." "Arival" is incorrect—it's missing the second "r."

How to pronounce arrival?

It's pronounced as /əˈraɪvəl/ (uh-RY-vuhl).

What does arrival mean?

Arrival means the act of arriving or reaching a destination; the time when someone or something arrives; a person or thing that has arrived.

How do you use arrival in a sentence?

You can say "We are waiting for the arrival" or "His arrival was announced."

Is arrival formal or informal?

Arrival is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

What's the difference between arrival and coming?

Arrival suggests reaching a specific destination, while coming is more general and can refer to any movement toward a location.

Can arrival be used in everyday conversation?

Yes! "The arrival time" or "new arrivals" are common uses.

What's the verb form of arrival?

The verb form is "arrive" - meaning to reach a destination.

What's the origin of arrival?

Arrival comes from "arrive" + "-al", from Old French "ariver" meaning to reach the shore.

Is arrival used in travel contexts?

Yes! "Arrival time" and "arrival gate" are very common in travel and transportation settings.

Why is arival wrong?

Arival is wrong because it's missing the second "r." The correct spelling is a-r-r-i-v-a-l.

What are common phrases with arrival?

Common phrases include: arrival time, arrival gate, new arrivals, arrival date, and arrival announcement.

Summary

Correct spelling: Arrival

Incorrect spelling: Arival

Meaning: The act of arriving or reaching a destination; the time when someone or something arrives; a person or thing that has arrived.

Remember: Always include both "r" letters in arrival. Think of "arrive" + "al" to remember the correct spelling.