This is the 9728th most frequent Spanish word.
aterriza
"Atteriza" means "lands" (as in a plane or someone coming down to the ground).
Here, 'aterriza' is used to describe the action of the plane landing in the context of transportation.
El avión aterriza suavemente en la pista.
The plane lands smoothly on the runway.
Here, 'aterriza' functions metaphorically to describe an abstract concept becoming clear or understood.
La idea aterriza finalmente en la mente del oyente.
The idea finally settles in the listener's mind.
Here, 'aterriza' is used to describe the action of an object, the ball, contacting the surface of the hands.